Flight sked changes likely

Senator Ralph Recto. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

The authorities should advise the public to expect disruptions in flight schedules when world leaders begin arriving for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in November, Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto said on Saturday.

Changes in flight schedules when 21 world leaders arrive for the summit are likely, Recto said, adding that when Pope Francis visited the country in January, the air space above the Ninoy Aquino International Airport was off limits for almost half a day.

Among those expected to attend the November summit are US President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

While information about possible flight delays and no-fly zones might be embargoed for security reasons, Recto said the government could still help Filipino travelers affected by such changes.

“What government can do immediately is advise the public about flight disruptions on Nov. 18 and 19,” he said.