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A youth living at the foot of Taal volcano rides an outrigger canoe while the volcano spews ash as seen from Tanauan town in Batangas province, south of Manila, on January 13, 2020. The Philippines was on alert January 13 for the "explosive eruption" of a volcano south of Manila, which officials said could be imminent after a massive column of ash forced a halt to flights at the capital's main airport. — Picture by TED ALJIBE / AFP[/caption]
SHAH ALAM, Jan 13 — Malaysia Airlines continues the suspension of its flights into Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila, the Philippines, following the extended closure of the airport due to the eruption of Taal Volcano.
According to Malaysia Airlines, the flights from Kuala Lumpur to Manila that are affected today include MH806, MH704, MH804, MH805, MH705, and MH807.
Flight MH805, which is scheduled to depart to Manila tomorrow (January 14), is also suspended.
"The airline is closely monitoring the situation and will adjust its flight operations when necessary," it said in a travel advisory, today.
Meanwhile, AirAsia had today resumed some of its domestic and international flights in Manila with gradual operations at the NAIA. However, flights scheduled for today remain cancelled.
"Manila airport authorities have resumed departures from NAIA late this morning while arrivals to NAIA at noon.
"AirAsia has thoroughly assessed its aircraft and equipment prior to recommencing flights.
"AirAsia guests travelling over the next few days are strongly encouraged to check their flight status here for the latest updates," it said in a travel advisory.
On Sunday, it was reported that one of Philippines' most active volcano, Taal Volcano, spewed a kilometre-high column of ash, and several volcanic tremors were felt within the vicinity of the volcano. Taal's last eruption was in 1977.
The volcanic eruption had prompted the evacuation of thousands of people, cancellation of flights, as well as warnings of a possible explosive eruption and volcanic tsunami.
