Flight delays in Philippines to continue as Manila airport reels from glitch

A passenger bound for a flight to Japan waits for her delayed flight at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, on Jan 2, 2023. - Reuters

MANILA (Bloomberg): The Philippines’ main airport will continue to have flight delays Tuesday (Jan 3) as airlines reel from a technical glitch on New Year’s Day that stranded thousands of passengers.

Operations at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in the capital region are expected to fully normalize Wednesday or Thursday, said Bryan Co, senior assistant general manager at the agency that manages the gateway. There will be no more cancelled flights but delays are expected, he told CNN Philippines Tuesday.