Typhoon lockdown on Penghu skies, early deployment proves effective, flight transport smooth

Penghu Airport maintained smooth operations and transportation services despite a two-day closure caused by Typhoon Bary. The typhoon did not result in significant damage to Penghu, but it disrupted air travel for two days. Upon the resumption of services on July 12, some flights were still canceled, leading to a large number of passengers waiting for alternative arrangements.

Fortunately, the Penghu County Government's Tourism Department, the Penghu Air Station, and legislator Yang Yao's office had proactively coordinated to arrange additional flights. This effort ensured that seats were available on various routes, allowing passengers eager to return home or reach their workplaces to travel smoothly.

According to the Penghu Air Station, flights between Penghu and mainland Taiwan were all canceled on July 11 due to Typhoon Bary. On July 12, flights on the Kaohsiung, Tainan, and Chiayi routes resumed normal operations, while some flights on the Taipei and Taichung routes experienced changes. In total, 57 flights were scheduled, with 3 additional flights, providing 4,423 seats for passengers.

Out of the 68 scheduled departures for July 12, 10 flights were canceled, reducing available seats by approximately 902. Despite this, 57 flights operated. Waitlisted passengers were mainly on the Taipei and Taichung routes, with smaller numbers on other routes. The situation was orderly, and authorities continued to monitor flight schedules and passenger arrangements. Some seats were still available for booking on major routes like Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung via airline websites.