Typhoon Haiyan: Hundreds of Flights Cancelled as Super Typhoon Makes Landfall in Philippines

The Philippines Typhoon, Super Typhoon Haiyan has caused hundreds of flight cancellations.

Super Typhoon Haiyan, known at Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines, is one of the largest storms ever recorded with sustained winds at 195 mph and gusting to 235 mph. The storm made landfall on Friday and has already killed four people, so it's no surprise that the storm has heavily impacted travel.

According to CNN, area airports were shut down on Friday including those in Busuanga, Bacolod, Tacloban, Surigao, Kalibo, Roxas, Caticlan, Iloilo, Romblon, Legazpi, Masbate and Dumaguete according to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines.

Philippines Airlines (PAL) cancelled all flights to and from Tacloban, Calbayog, Catarman, Cebu, Tagbilaran, Dumaguete, Bacolod, Iloilo, Roxas, Kalibo, Caticlan, Masbate, Legaspi, Naga, Puerto Princesa, Busuanga, Butuan, Surigao, Cagayan de Oro, Ozamiz, Dipolog, Davao, General Santos, Zamboanga, Sanga- Sanga and Jolo.

Certain international flights were cancelled including PR434/433 Cebu-Narita-Cebu; 875/876 Manila-Kuala Lumpur-Manila; 800 Manila-Singapore and 801 Singapore-Manila. All other international flights except PR434/433 Cebu-Narita-Cebu and PR 2918/2919 Manila-Laoag-Manila were running normally.

"PAL/PALex passengers with flights to typhoon-affected areas may rebook their flights within the next 30 days from the original flight date, with rebooking fees and fare difference waived," the airline said according to CNN.

Cebu Pacific cancelled about 125 round-trip domestic flight and round-trip international flights.

"Travelers affected by these cancellations may rebook their flights for travel within 30 days, free of charge," the airline said according to CNN. "They may also reroute to the nearest alternate airport, or opt for full refund or full travel fund."

The cancelled flights include those to and from Cebu, Tacloban, Tagbilaran, Iloilo, Bacolod, Kalibo, Caticlan (Boracay), Roxas, Dumaguete, Legazpi, Naga, Virac, Puerto Princesa, Busuanga (Coron), San Jose, Siargao, Surigao, Pagadian, Butuan, Ozamiz, Cagayan de Oro and Dipolog.

TigerAir also cancelled all of their domestic flight as well as international flight from Kalibo to Singapore. "Passengers are advised to rebook without penalties for travel within 30 days from original flight," the airline said. "They are also requested to call TigerAir Philippines hotline at 798-44-88 for further details."

AirAsia and AirAsia Zest cancelled some flights to and from Manila. Those whose flights were impacted with be offered a free flight within 14 days on the same route or can get a refund.