Cebu Pacific has cancelled several Manila–Dubai flights following ongoing security developments in the Middle East. In an advisory issued on Feb. 28 at 9 p.m. (Manila time), the airline stated that Flight 5J 14, bound for Dubai, was instructed to return to Manila as a precautionary measure to ensure passenger and crew safety. The flight is expected to arrive back in Manila at approximately 10:45 p.m. Its return service, Flight 5J 15, has been cancelled. Cebu Pacific also confirmed that Flights 5J 14 and 5J 15 scheduled for March 1 will be cancelled. Affected passengers have been notified via email and offered several options, including free rebooking within 30 days from the original travel date, converting tickets into a travel fund for future bookings, or a full refund. The airline is also extending flexible travel arrangements to passengers wishing to postpone flights to and from Dubai on March 2, as well as Riyadh flights on March 1 and 2. Eligible passengers can modify their bookings through the airline’s Manage Booking portal up to two hours before departure. Cebu Pacific continues to monitor the situation and warned of potential further flight adjustments in the coming days. Passengers are advised to check flight status updates regularly and ensure their contact details are up to date for timely notifications.
