DUBAI– Philippine Consul General to Dubai Renato N. Dueñas, Jr. met with stranded Filipino passengers of Philippine Airlines flight PR 654 at the transit area of the Dubai International Airport to ascertain their condition and wellbeing while waiting for their flight to Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 23 January 2023.

The 280-passenger flight, of which 85% are Filipinos, was diverted to the Dubai International Airport due to technical issues. The Consulate is in constant communication with the airline to ensure the passengers’ safety and welfare. The airline has provided the stranded passengers with meal vouchers and designated waiting areas for those traveling with infants and children.

The Consul General assured the stranded passengers that the Consulate stands ready to assist them and provided, for their reference, the ATN Section’s hotline numbers.

Source: Republic of Philippines Department Of Foreign Affairs