ASEAN Summit Flights: Over 300 Manila Flights Could Be Cancelled or Moved From November 13 to 19
Last Updated on November 13, 2026 by Jaskaran Singh
Flying in or out of Manila this weekend? Check your booking first. Airlines could cancel or move more than 300 ASEAN Summit flights from November 13 to 19 as Metro Manila hosts the 49th ASEAN Summit, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr).
The summit runs from November 16 to 18 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City. Leaders and officials from around the region are flying in, so the airport and nearby roads will be busier and more secure than usual.
Which Airlines Are Affected
The DOTr list names Philippine Airlines (PAL), Cebu Pacific and AirAsia Philippines. The DOTr says the changes could affect more than 300 flights. However, it calls this an estimate, not a final count.
PAL has posted the longest list. A count by Astig.ph found 110 entries on PAL’s advisory from November 14 to 18. That includes 94 domestic and 16 international entries. Busy routes like Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro and Iloilo are on the list, along with flights to Sydney, Melbourne, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Meanwhile, the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) has said airlines could cancel more than 100 flights during the summit period.
Key Details
- Dates: November 13 to 19, 2026
- Flights that could be affected: More than 300, according to the DOTr
- Airlines: Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and AirAsia Philippines
- Summit dates: November 16 to 18 at the PICC in Pasay City
- Your options: Free rebooking, a full refund or a travel fund
What the Airlines Are Saying
For its part, Cebu Pacific says it has already told its affected passengers and moved them to other flights. Cebu Pacific spokesperson Carmina Romero told the Philippine News Agency that the airline does not plan to cancel more flights.
“Because as far as CEB is concerned, we’re done and we’ve re-accommodated concerned passengers,” Romero said.
AirAsia Philippines said it had not received any advice to cancel flights, according to its external communications team.
What You Can Do
If your flight is on the list, you have a few choices. The DOTr and the CAB say passengers on cancelled flights can pick one of these:
- Rebook to a new date for free.
- Ask for a full refund.
- Turn your fare into a travel fund for a future trip.
PAL says passengers will get an email and a text message, and they can make changes through Manage My Booking on its website. The CAB notes that airlines do not have to pay for extra costs like hotels, because the summit caused the cancellations, not the airlines.
Also, if you still need to travel, give yourself extra time. The U.S. Embassy in Manila also advises travellers to expect longer security checks at NAIA during the summit.
What Happens Next
Airlines may still update their lists before the summit starts, so check your airline’s website or app every day this week. After November 19, regular schedules should return. If you have a trip planned for the long weekend, it may be easier to move it to the following week.
References
- Philstar, LIST: Over 300 flights affected by ASEAN Summit Nov. 13 to 19
- Astig.ph, PAL is cutting 110 flight listings for the ASEAN Summit
- U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, Security Alert: ASEAN Summit Traffic, Security and Flight Disruptions
