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NNIC takes over NAIA, hits the ground running   

September 16, 2024

San Miguel Corp;

The New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) has officially taken over management and operation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and with it, the task of modernizing the 76-year-old gateway.

NNIC, the consortium that includes San Miguel Corporation (SMC) and Incheon International Airport Corporation, has committed to spend P170 billion to execute its phased but ambitious plan to elevate NAIA to world-class standards. This includes plans to increase passenger capacity from 43 million to 62 million annually and air traffic movements from 42 to 48 per hour.

The government stands to gain about P1 trillion in revenues from the PPP project over the 25-year concession period. This includes the 82.16-percent revenue share to be remitted to the government yearly.

Travelers can expect business as usual, with flights, check-ins, and other services proceeding as normal. The plans for NAIA’s modernization, including terminal reassignments and infrastructure upgrades, will be implemented gradually and strategically in the coming months and years.

NNIC has assured the public that the transition will be seamless, with no disruptions to airport operations.

The things that SMC listed for the Immediate Improvements are things that are supposedly being done by the previous management.

Philippine Airlines announces new NAIA Terminal Assignment

March 28, 2023

In connection to the MIAA’s announcement regarding the terminal changes for domestic and international flights. Philippine Airlines (PAL) made their own announce regarding the new terminal assignment.

In a nutshell, all PAL flights to and from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Phnom Penh, and Singapore will depart from and arrive at Terminal 1, then All other PAL international flights, as well as all domestic flights, depart from and arrive at NAIA Terminal 2.

Here’s the full text of PAL’s announcement;

Travel Advisory
CHANGES IN PAL’S MANILA (NAIA) TERMINALS
Vietnam, Cambodia and Singapore flights will use NAIA Terminal 1 from April 16, 2023.

Starting April 16, 2023, Philippine Airlines flights to and from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Phnom Penh, and Singapore will depart from and arrive at Terminal 1 of Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), along with PAL flights to the United States, Guam, Canada and Bali.

All other PAL international flights, as well as all domestic flights, depart from and arrive at NAIA Terminal 2. Please see the full list below.

Please check the flight terminal assigned to your flight before proceeding to the airport, to ensure a hassle-free departure and arrival.

Shuttle buses between Terminals 1 and 2 will be available for PAL passengers arriving in either terminal and connecting to a flight in the other terminal. Passengers of other airlines may use the shuttle buses provided by the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA).

The transfer of these additional routes to Terminal 1 is part of a terminal reassignment initiative of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) to ease congestion and improve passenger convenience at all terminals.

Complete List of PAL flights and corresponding Manila terminals:
From April 16, 2023:

T1 – NAIA TERMINAL 1 – Departures and Arrivals:

  • Vietnam – Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
  • Phnom Penh
  • Singapore
  • Bali
  • Middle East – Dubai, Doha, Dammam, Riyadh
  • Canada – Toronto, Vancouver
  • United States – Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Honolulu
  • Guam

T2 – NAIA TERMINAL 2 – Departures and Arrivals:
All PAL Domestic Flights

  • Australia – Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Melbourne
  • Bangkok
  • Korea – Seoul (Incheon), Busan
  • Japan – Fukuoka, Tokyo (Haneda), Tokyo (Narita), Osaka (Kansai), Nagoya
  • Mainland China – Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Jinjiang, Xiamen, Hong Kong
  • Jakarta
  • Kuala Lumpur
  • Macau
  • Port Moresby
  • Taipei

If your flight is departing on or before April 15, 2023, these are the NAIA terminals in use at present:
MANILA DEPARTURES and ARRIVALS (until April 15, 2023 only):
• NAIA Terminal 1 – for PAL International flights to/from the United States and Guam, Toronto, Vancouver, Doha, Dubai, Riyadh, Dammam and Bali.
• NAIA Terminal 2 – for all PAL domestic and international flights, except flights to/from the United States and Guam, Toronto, Vancouver, Doha, Dubai, Riyadh, Dammam and Bali.

Thank you.

MIAA announces terminal change for domestic and international flights

March 28, 2023

Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) just announced the second phase of its Schedule & Terminal Assignment Rationalization (STAR) program in April.

In their announcement, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2 will only be for all domestic flights. While Terminals 1 and 3, are now assigned for international flights, since there are wider selection of food and retail stores, and duty free shopping for passengers.

MIAA also said that “under the new scheme, Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) will be deployed in Terminals 1 and 3.

Here are the dates to remember for the MIAA Schedule & Terminal Assignment Rationalization (STAR)

April 16

  • Jetstar Japan, Jetstar Asia, Scoot, China Southern Airlines and Starlux Airlines will be transferred to Terminal 3.
  • Philippine Airlines (PAL) flights to and from Singapore, Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, and Phnom Penh will be transferred to Terminal 1.

June 1

  • Ethiopian Airlines and Jeju Air will transfer to Terminal 3.

June 16

  • All international flights of Philippine Airlines will move to Terminal 1.

July 1

  • This will be the third phase of STAR, all domestic flights of Philippines AirAsia will be operated from NAIA Terminal 2.
  • Domestic operations of Cebu Pacific will remain in Terminals 3 and 4.

Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) kicked-off their Schedule & Terminal Assignment Rationalization (STAR) program in December 2022. where they reassigned PAL flights to and from the United States, the Middle East, Canada and Bali to Terminal 1.

This is what MIAA General Manager Cesar Chiong said regarding the STAR Program;

With this move, we expect a significant increase in Terminal 2’s capacity from 7.5M to 10M passengers a year, 20 to 25% more than its current rate.

The STAR program is a well-studied undertaking. We met with affected airlines and stakeholders to make sure they come up with their readiness plan as part of these changes. We advised them to get in touch with their affected passengers so they can inform them of the new terminal assignments.

While we are planning for a seamless transition, there could be some minor inconveniences during this period hence our appeal for understanding as this is part of our strategic program to improve the overall experience of our customers.

Another OFW whose baggage was opened by NAIA Personnel

March 12, 2018
Another OFW whose baggage was opened by NAIA Personnel

Here’s what Glad Broce posted on her facebook account.

What’s scary about this is that Cebu Pacific don’t even feel accountable about the whole incident, they (CebPac) make excuses and will not even spend much effort in investigating what really happened. Specially if they know that Ms. Broce only have a limited time in the Philippines.

NAIA Terminal 3 (March 3, 2018 1AM)

Gaano ba talaga karami ang mga magnanakaw dyan? Bat hanggang ngayon hindi pa din maubos-ubos? Yung tatlong locks ng maleta ko, pinilit buksan. Kita sa video na sinira yung dalawa. Tapos yung de-number na lock, nakapindot din yung mga numbers. Hinuhulaan siguro yung code.
Sabi ng Cebu Pacific, within 24hrs eh magbibigay sila ng update. Wala pa din ngayon. Ano na? Ganun na lang?

Direct flight ‘to from Narita(Japan) to NAIA Terminal 3.

UPDATE#1: Cebu Pacific just tried to offer me 2,000 pesos for compensation. Based daw sa investigation nila, possible na dahil sa movement lang daw ng eroplano kaya nasira yung mga locks ko. MOVEMENT NG EROPLANO?? Sabi ko ang galing naman gumalaw nung eroplano kasi mga kandado ko lang talaga yung pinuntirya. Tinanong ko kung nacheck ba nila yung mga CCTV sa airport, hindi daw kasi mahirap daw irequest yun. So pano sila nakarating sa conclusion na walang gumalaw sa maleta ko? Tatawag na lang daw sya ulit mamaya.

UPDATE#2: After countless calls and emails, Cebu Pacific delivered a new luggage to my house the night before my flight back to Japan. Regarding sa CCTV, wala daw silang authority na icheck yun. Kung gusto ko daw, ako daw ang pumunta ng NAIA Terminal 3 para mag-request. Nakaalis na po ako ulit ng bansa, balik-trabaho na naman. Wish ko lang na wala na pong maka-experience ng ganto lalo na sa mga tulad kong OFW. Hindi naman ‘to isolated case. Sobrang daming nag-ppm sakin and nagcocomment sa post sharing their own experiences. Kadalasan pinapalagpas na lang nila kasi hassle pa maghabol.

I’ve embedded the video below;

I’m an OFW and this always worries me when going home, which is not supposed to be the case, since the Philippines is our home country and we should feel safe when going home and not like this. Hopefully NAIA Authorities will do something about these kind of people.

Image from wikipedia