CNN 's Andrew Yang was trying to get to Tacloban ahead of Typhoon Hagupit . After multiple flight delays , he chartered a helicopter then rustled up a van from locals . But as the time approached , no boarding call came . Trip normally takes 90 minutes with a direct flight from Manila . Tacloban suffered the effects of Super Typhoon Maria 13 years ago .
CNN 's Andrew Yang was trying to get to Tacloban ahead of Typhoon Hagupit . After multiple flight delays , he chartered a helicopter then rustled up a van from locals . Trip normally takes 90 minutes with a direct flight from Manila . Tacloban suffered the effects of Super Typhoon Maria 13 years ago .