Christmas / New Year, peak travel time at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is expected to set new records, coming up with 2.3 passenger surprises on Jan.
Managing Surge, Naia’s new private operator Nea Infra Corp. (nnic) removed the development of all terminals in all terminals, from access to the road to enter the entrance and end. Curbside lanes at Terminals 1, 2, and 3 have been expanded to reduce congestion and pickup traffic, while the Terminal Hub at Terminal 3 now organizes taxis and ride-hailing services at the designated area.
Inside the terminals, passengers will see the improvement of the air, hundreds of additional seats – more than 400 in terminal 1 – and the airport-high-speed Wi-Fi, beside the planes the new trolleys of the new Trolleys have been sent.
The terminal preparations may be familiar to ordinary travelers, but airline officials say this holiday season brings operational adjustments within each terminal to accommodate passenger traffic. At terminal 1, which continues to handle almost all international flights, airport authorities have added cleaning facilities, opened a laundry area, and opened a New Lounge to serve the growing number of overseas Philika workers arriving for Christmas. The Lounge offers free food, Wi-Fi, and lounges designed to draw in peak hour crowds and reduce congestion in public waiting areas.
Terminal 2, which now functions only as a domestic terminal, has increased capacity in the check-in areas and boarding gates as it accommodates more traffic after the closure of terminal 4 for renovations. Airport authorities say flight schedules at T2 are also heavily impacted due to the build-up of passengers during Peak Shide – an adjustment led by last year’s holiday.
Meanwhile, terminal 3, the country’s busiest gate, is operating with extended food and retail hours following the opening of a new 6,000-square-meter mezzanine food hall, adding plenty of dining options for passengers delayed by traffic or early check-in needs.
Additional check-in counters are also opened earlier in the day to clear the high morning traffic, especially for international flights.
Processing times are also expected to be improved with the issuance of biometric Migration of e-amasates in terminals 1 and 3 starting this December.
The system uses passport scans and facial recognition to speed up border control, supported by additional immigration officers and full operation of security lanes under the government’s Oplan Biyaheng Ayos Holiod holiday program. Airlines, for their part, have opened pre-check-in counters, added ground staff, and introduced more kiosks. Authorities urge passengers to arrive at least three hours before international flights and two hours before peak travel days.
Vacation shoppers can also expect a great vacation experience. In terminal 3 alone, the Duty-free shopping area is set to grow from 1,000 square meters to 6,000 square meters, greatly increasing the area of the largest international shopping mall.
Alongside this expansion, Freelance is expanding its portfolio of luxury labels and fashion-driven brands while opening its stores to Concessiaires that agree with the brand. The goal is to provide travelers with a wide mix of retail merchandise – from premium global brands and Filipino-made goods to value-for-money. a blanket – Plus exclusive travel packages and exclusive flights, all while keeping prices competitive.
With millions of Filipinos heading home for Christmas, these airports are designed to say the least, easy transfers, and more time with family – as naia enters its peak travel season.
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