ASEAN Summit in Manila: flights to and from the capital cancelled or retimed from 14 to 18 November

Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific have cancelled or rescheduled many domestic and international flights to and from Manila between 14 and 18 November 2026, as the city hosts the 49th ASEAN Summit, according to a security alert issued on 10 November by the U.S. Embassy in Manila.

The summit and related meetings take place from 16 to 18 November, mainly at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City, close to Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The Philippine government has declared those three days special non-working days in the National Capital Region. The embassy warns of heavy security across Metro Manila, with full road closures in Pasay from 9 to 20 November and severe congestion expected on Roxas Boulevard and nearby avenues.

For travellers, the alert advises confirming flight status directly with the airline, allowing extra time to reach the airport and expecting longer security screening there. It also recommends avoiding the summit area, expecting sudden closures or convoy stops anywhere in the capital, and following advisories from Philippine authorities.

The alert does not list flight numbers, routes or the number of flights affected, and it does not set out rebooking or refund terms. Passengers booked to or from Manila in that period, including on connections, should check directly with their airline whether their flight has been moved and plan the journey to the airport with additional margin.