The New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) reported a steady increase in new international flights at the Philippines' primary air hub as of today, 1st July.
The NNIC report also noted a growing number of carriers offering services via Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
This came shortly after national flag-carrier Philippine Airlines launched direct services to Da Nang.
Prior to this, leading low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific was the first to launch the nonstop flight to the Vietnamese city in December 2023.
Quick wins
In a media statement, NNIC president Ramon Ang declared: “We are scoring quick wins where we can by improving systems, facilities, and passenger flow. The results: we are now able to accommodate more flights and reduce congestion at the terminals.”
International carriers such as Air France, Air Canada, and Vietjet Airlines began operating new routes via the country's main gateway.
So far, the recently-launched direct services at NAIA include flights to Seattle (USA), Brisbane (Australia), Paris (France), Sapporo (Japan), and Vancouver (Canada).
Cebu Pacific has also begun offering direct flights to Chiang Mai, Thailand, providing more options amid rising demand.
NNIC officials advised that travellers could expect more international flights via NAIA throughout the remaining months of the year, with Air India launching direct services to New Delhi in October and United Airlines adding a second daily service to San Francisco.
They added that these developments show how ongoing efforts to modernize and streamline operations are helping NAIA support this growth.
A number of abandoned aircraft have likewise been removed from the airside, freeing up parking space and improving aircraft turnaround and ground movement.
NNIC is also in the process of upgrading check-in and baggage handling equipment to speed up the process.
