THE Embassy of Canada in the Philippines has partnered with airline carrier Philippine Airlines to conduct dedicated commercial flights for Canadian citizens and eligible permanent residents to Vancouver and Toronto on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.
The embassy said sweeper flights are mounted due to the "extremely high demand" of those stranded in the country.
"Philippine Airlines is continuing to process hundreds of expressions of interest from stranded Canadians throughout the Philippines. If both April 14 flights sell out, we will explore mounting additional flights to Canada," the embassy said in a statement.
Sweeper flights to Manila are planned for the morning of April 14 from Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, and Puerto Princesa to connect with dedicated Toronto and Vancouver flights.
One can book their tickets directly with PAL.
The embassy added that those with confirmed tickets on cancelled or future Philippine Airlines flights to Canada will be allowed to use the value towards the cost of ticket on dedicated flights. Traveller will pay fare difference.
This credit is applicable only to tickets purchased directly from PAL. If one bought tickets from a travel agent, they must contact their agent for a refund and book a new ticket through the PAL call center.
For stranded Canadians in Bohol, there were also possible seats to Manila on April 11 aboard Swedish sweeper flights.
One must have confirmed onward flight departing Philippines.
The Visa Application Centers (VAC) in Cebu and Manila are also planning to open on Monday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to release passports and decisions only.
Applicants whose decision envelopes and passports were released to the VAC will receive an SMS and/or email message with instructions on how to claim these on Monday. (JOB)