The traveling public need not to worry about possible delays or travel snags once the San Miguel Corporation (SMC) - led New NAIA Infra Corp (NNIC) formally takes over the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on September 14.
In a statement, SMC assured the public that airport operations will remain uninterrupted during the transition.
Future changes and improvements, including terminal reassignments, will be carried out gradually and strategically and would be done in close coordination with airline stakeholders, particularly on the reassignment of terminals. (See related article: https://opinyon.net/national/local-airlines-support-nnic-terminal-reassignment )
At an Aviation Forum hosted by the Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines (EJAP) last Tuesday, September 10, NNIC general manager Angelito Alvarez highlighted that terminal reassignments will be executed as a carefully planned, phased process, rather than a sudden overhaul, Bilyonaryo reported.
These modifications are part of a larger initiative to modernize the airport and enhance the passenger experience.
Alvarez also assured that travelers at NAIA can anticipate a smooth transition with minimal disruptions, as NNIC will prioritize gradual improvements and phased terminal changes.
Already, budget carriers AirAsia Philippines and Cebu Pacific have urged a thorough consultation and meticulous planning of the airport by NNIC in its planned terminal reassignments.
While expressing support for the long-term vision of NNIC, the two carriers emphasized the need for detailed coordination to minimize passenger disruptions during the transition, Business Mirror reported.
“It will happen only in three years once the Terminal 2 extension (on the site of the abandoned Philippine Village Hotel) is completed,” Alvarez noted.
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