(Jan. 1 2023, 3:51 PM PST) Authorities in the Philippines halted flights in and out of Manila on New Year’s Day due to a malfunction of air traffic control, which also prevented airlines bound to other destinations from using the country’s airspace. This incident affected around 56,000 passengers and resulted in 282 flights being delayed, cancelled or diverted. The Transportation Secretary blamed a power outage for the breakdown.
