CAAP Says Domestic Flights Are Allowed Between Areas Under GCQ
DOMESTIC FLIGHTS ALLOWED – Amid the coronavirus quarantine, transportation including flights were suspended to curve the spread of the virus.
However, as some areas in the Philippines begin to ease quarantine protocols, downgrading from an Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) to a General Community Quarantine (GCQ).
According to a report from GMA, CAAP spokesperson Eric Apolonio said domestic flights between areas under GCQ can now operate. Moreover, he stated that procedures for the gradual opening of local airports have been submitted to the Department of Transportation (DTI).
Puwede lang po mag-operate sa GCQ. Kung ang flights galing GCQ, ‘yung airport na pupuntahan nila ay under enhanced community quarantine, may problema
(They can operate in GCQ areas. If the flights come from an area under GCQ and the destination aiport is under Enhanced Community Quarantine, there’s a problem).
As per the report, he emphasized that both airports should be under GCQ to continue operations. Moreover, the CAAP spokesperson said DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade ordered CAAP Director Gneral Jim Sydiongco to consider gradually opening domestic airports.
However, when airports start to continue operations, a “new normal” should be imposed. As such, Apolonio said that health protocols would be considered as operations would begin.
Furthermore, physical distancing between passengers and wearing necessary protective equipment would be imposed. Previously, Cebu Pacific stated that a way to impose social distancing in flights is leaving the middle seat open.
However, this may may add charges to the existing fare of passengers. But, the airline stated they would continue to provide its PISO fare promos, providing passengers with affordable flights.
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