CNN 's Hagupit was trying to get to Tacloban ahead of Typhoon Hagupit . After multiple flight cancellations , he chartered a helicopter then rustled up a van from locals . A brief announcement informed us the flight was canceled because of continuing `` technical difficulties . '' Trip normally takes 10:30 a.m. with a direct flight from Philippines . Tacloban suffered the brunt of Super Typhoon Haiyan last year .
CNN 's Hagupit was trying to get to Tacloban ahead of Typhoon Hagupit . After multiple flight cancellations , he chartered a helicopter then rustled up a van from locals . Trip normally takes 10:30 a.m. with a direct flight from Philippines . Tacloban suffered the brunt of Super Typhoon Haiyan last year .