Three days needed for Manila airport operations to return to normal, says Philippines


Passengers queue at an airline counter in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, on Monday, January 2, 2023. - Reuters

ISTANBUL, Jan 2 (Bernama): Following a major electricity crisis on New Year's day, it will take at least 72 hours to fully normalise flight operations in the Philippines' capital Manila.

"Ninoy Aquino International Airport is "not really fully" operational.

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