Manila, May 13 -- A low-cost carrier has canceled eight domestic flights scheduled on Tuesday as a five-minute "moderately explosive" eruption occurred at the summit crater of Kanlaon Volcano at 2:55 a.m.

The canceled flights are Z2 603/604, Z2 8601/602, Z2 609/610 Manila-Bacolod-Manila, and Z2 309/310 Manila-Iloilo-Manila.

"Since this is a developing situation, guests flying to Cebu, Tagbilaran and Iloilo may also experience delays as the route to these destinations are closely monitored for any potential ash cloud coverage," AirAsia said in an advisory.

Those with canceled flights and whose flights have been delayed for over three hours could rebook the same route on a new date within 30 days from the original schedule, without addit...