NAIA sees growth with new flights, carriers; Terminal 5 planned

The New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) reported a steady increase in new international flights and carriers at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), with Philippine Airlines launching direct services to Da Nang, Vietnam on July 1.

International carriers such as Air France, Air Canada, and Vietjet Airlines have also started new routes via NAIA, including flights to Seattle, Brisbane, Paris, Sapporo, Vancouver, and soon New Delhi by Air India in October.

NNIC President Ramon S. Ang noted the improvements in systems and facilities that are helping accommodate more flights and reducing congestion at terminals.

The NNIC expects further growth with United Airlines launching a second daily service to San Francisco, alongside ongoing facility upgrades including baggage handling equipment improvement and abandoned aircraft removal.

A new Terminal 5 is planned for construction to boost airport capacity to 62 million annually and expand food, retail, and lounge options across all terminals.