NEW NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC) wants to start work on a new domestic passenger terminal at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to increase capacity.
Construction of a new NAIA Terminal 2 extension, Terminal 5, will be completed in the next three to four years, NNIC president Ramon S. Ang said, adding he hopes "the government can get rid" of the defunct Philippine Village Hotel to pave the way for the new terminal.
NNIC general manager Angelito Alvarez said he was optimistic that demolition of the hotel would start in 2025. "We are coordinating with the local government of Pasay, the Department of Transportation and the Manila International Airport Authority to convince the LGU (local government) to issue a demolition permit," he disclosed.
Alvarez pointed out that a new terminal would increase NAIA's capacity from the current 35 million passengers to 50.2 million.
Ang said Terminal 2 and the soon-to-rise Terminal 5 would be designated for domestic passengers, while NAIA Terminals 1 and 3 would serve international passengers.
He also promised a 50-percent improvement in passenger experience this holiday season as the NNIC implements various upgrades at the 76-year-old airport.
Just two months after taking over NAIA's management in September, the NNIC has implemented a series of improvements at the country's premier international gateway.
The improvements, which include airside enhancements, landside developments and infrastructure upgrades, are part of the initial phase of a larger and multiyear rehabilitation and modernization plan for the NAIA.
The airport operator said its current focus was to enhance passenger experience, ease congestion, and ensure all facilities operate reliably.
"NAIA has long been operating way beyond its intended capacity of 35 million passengers per year. It has been serving around 45 million people annually, and this year, we anticipate reaching more than 50 million. This has taken a huge toll on the aging facilities and equipment at NAIA, leading to inevitable breakdowns and inconvenience for passengers," Ang said.
"That's why our emphasis is on ensuring all facilities and equipment work reliably. At the same time, we're working to address congestion and improve operational efficiencies, while laying the groundwork for major construction works."
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