Technical issue delays NAIA flights

MANILA, Philippines — A number of flights at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport were delayed on Monday due to a technical issue with the software used in the Air Traffic Management Center of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).

The CAAP said it had to provide «longer separation of departing flights» to ensure the safety of the flying public.

«Traffic in and out of Manila is affected. Hence, an air traffic management contingency procedure is in place to ensure safety,» CAAP added.

Three major local airlines — AirAsia Philippines, Philippine Airlines, and Cebu Pacific Air —advised the riding public of the technical issues.

The Manila International Airport Authority's Airport Integrated Command Control Center said that international and local flights were affected by the problem.

At 3 p.m., the CAAP said the problem had been resolved and regular flight operations were being restored.