By el Amigo
MANILA, Philippines — Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is closely monitoring the ground stop imposed by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which has disrupted air traffic operations across the United States.
The airline said Saturday that its flights already airborne and heading to the US would be allowed to continue to their respective destinations despite the restrictions.
However, PAL flights operating to and from US airports are being monitored individually to determine possible operational adjustments resulting from the FAA directive.
The airline advised passengers to regularly check their flight status through its official communication channels for updates and other important travel advisories.
The disruption followed the FAA’s decision to ground flights nationwide on Friday afternoon, US time, marking the second such incident since the September 11 terrorist attacks.
US officials reportedly attributed the extraordinary measure to communications problems affecting regional air traffic control centers.
The ground stop raised concerns over possible delays and disruptions to domestic and international air travel as aviation authorities worked to address the operational difficulties.
PAL said it would continue monitoring developments and assess the situation on a flight-by-flight basis to minimize inconvenience to passengers.
Travelers with scheduled flights to or from the United States were encouraged to remain attentive to airline announcements and verify their flight details before proceeding to the airport.
The airline’s monitoring efforts are aimed at ensuring passengers receive timely information as the US aviation system deals with the impact of the FAA-imposed restrictions.
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