Nagoya-bound Cebu Pacific plane returns to Naia after technical issue

MANILA, Philippines — A Cebu Pacific Air flight bound for Nagoya from Manila took an unexpected return at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Sunday afternoon due to a technical issue. This was announced by the budget carrier in a Facebook post as of 5 p.m. READ: Cebu Pacific, Air Asia hit by Microsoft

Ninoy Aquino International Airport facade. Inquirer file photo. MANILA, Philippines — A Cebu Pacific Air flight bound for Nagoya from Manila took an unexpected return at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Sunday afternoon due to a technical issue.

This was announced by the budget carrier in a Facebook post as of 5 p.m. READ : Cebu Pacific, Air Asia hit by Microsoft global outage “Cebu Pacific (CEB) Flight 5J 5038, bound for Nagoya from Manila, turned back and safely landed at Ninoy Aquino International Airport at 3:36 PM after the aircraft experienced technical issue,” the post read.

“Our immediate priority was the safety of our passengers and crew. Upon landing, all passengers were assisted by our ground staff. Currently, our passengers are being cared for as we recover everyone on another flight or arrange for them alternative travel plans,” it also said.

Last March 8, a Cebu Pacific Air flight en route from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) to Manila experienced a landing gear issue. All passengers and crew members onboard the aircraft were safe. Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address.

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