NAIA Infrastructure Corp. Announces Terminal Reassignments for Improved Efficiency.
New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC), the private consortium set to take over the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), has announced plans to reassign terminals for improved efficiency and passenger experience.
According to NNIC General Manager Angelito Alvarez, the group has engaged consultants to develop a plan for redistributing airline operations across the airport terminals. "This is a necessary step to address congestion and enhance passenger satisfaction," he stated at the EJAP-SMC Aviation Forum in Makati City.
The goal is to increase the hourly aircraft movement capacity from 41 flights to 48, which will require a strategic reallocation of airlines. Alvarez explained that the new Terminal 2 extension, currently under construction, will play a crucial role in enabling these changes.
Under the proposed plan, Philippine Airlines will operate from Terminal 1, while Terminal 2 will become a domestic-only terminal, primarily accommodating Cebu Pacific flights. Terminal 3 will cater to all foreign airlines currently operating in Terminal 1, and Terminal 4 will handle AirAsia flights.
Alvarez noted that the terminal reassignment process will take approximately two years to complete, coinciding with the completion of the Terminal 2 extension. He emphasized that the transition will be gradual due to space constraints, starting with AirAsia's move to Terminal 4. This will create space for Cebu Pacific to relocate from Terminal 3, which can then accommodate foreign airlines from Terminal 1.
Officials from AirAsia Philippines, Cebu Pacific, and Philippine Airlines have expressed their openness to collaborating with NNIC on the reassignment plan.
NNIC, a consortium comprising San Miguel Holdings Corp., RMM Asian Logistics Inc., RLW Aviation Development Inc., and Incheon International Airport Corp., is scheduled to assume control of NAIA on September 14, 2024.
The group has committed to investing at least P122.3 billion in capital improvements over the 25-year concession period, with an upfront payment of P30 billion to the government. Additionally, NNIC will make annual payments of P2 billion throughout the contract duration.
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