INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
operator said on Sunday.It was unclear how many overflights were affected.Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista apologized for the
inconvenience to passengers as he blamed a power outage for the breakdown of the central air traffic control system that also affected
operations at other airports in the country.He said the outdated existing facility should be upgraded immediately and that a back-up system
By late evening, eight flight arrivals and eight departures had been allowed, according to the airport operator.Video clips and photos
posted on social media showed long queues at the airport and airline personnel distributing food packs and drinks to stranded
rebooking or the option to convert tickets to vouchers.Source - Reuters-Agencies
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