Ninoy Aquino airport records fewer passengers than expected for Holy Week


Picture shows the situation at the Naia Terminal 3 in Pasay City as of 11am on Holy Tuesday, April 15, 2025. - PDI

MANILA: Fewer passengers arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminal 3 in Pasay City on Holy Tuesday morning (April 15).

As of 11am, there were short queues at travel tax and check-in counters and enough seats in holding areas to accommodate the travellers.

Earlier, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) Head Executive Assistant Manuel Jeffrey David said they expected around 550,000 travellers to show up at the country’s main gateway until Holy Wednesday (April 16).

However, according to MIAA’s latest data, only about 142,000 passengers were monitored in all Naia terminals on Holy Monday.

This figure is lower than the 150,000 recorded on Palm Sunday.

Immigration Deputy Spokesperson Melvin Mabulac said 55 officers are manning the counters in all terminals to process the passengers’ immigration papers.

He added that 48 immigration officers are on standby for peak hours—3:30am to 7am and 4pm to 7pm — to handle the influx of people. - Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN

 

 

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