Xiamen Air plane skids off Philippine runway, disrupting flights

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News ID: 27561
Publish Date: 16:23 - 18 August 2018
TEHRAN, August 18 -Thousands of air travelers faced delays on Friday after a Chinese airliner skidded off the runway at the airport in the Philippine capital, disrupting more than 200 flights as authorities struggled to remove the damaged plane.

Xiamen Air plane skids off Philippine runway, disrupting flightsTEHRAN, Young Journalists Club (YJC) - Thousands of air travelers faced delays on Friday after a Chinese airliner skidded off the runway at the airport in the Philippine capital, disrupting more than 200 flights as authorities struggled to remove the damaged plane. 

All 157 passengers and eight crew aboard the Xiamen Air Boeing 737-800 were unharmed after the accident late on Thursday, according to the airline and airport officials.

The main runway at Manila’s international airport would remain closed until 5 a.m. on Saturday (2100 GMT on Friday) to allow for more time to remove the plane, authorities said.

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Some 112 international and domestic flights were canceled and another 118 flights delayed following the accident, based on initial lists from airlines.

The disruptions led to chaotic scenes at the Philippines’ biggest airport, as travelers waited in long queues outside the terminals and at check-in desks.

Several passengers expressed their dismay on Facebook.

“This is very unfortunate for us who booked the hotel and tours,” said Steph Iligan. “It can’t be cancelled/refunded.”

Source: Reuters

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