THE proposal to launch direct flights between Davao International Airport and the United Arab Emirates remains on hold as the Philippines and the UAE were unable to resolve details of the plan, according to the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) on Friday.

“The parties were close to agreeing to some exchanges, including the commitment of Emirates to operate to Davao, but the details could not be resolved as of yet,” CAB Executive Director Carmelo Arcilla told The Manila Times.

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