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The New NAIA Infra Corp., operator of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) as private concession, has adopted an adjusted parking fee schedule for purposes of curbing long-standing parking privileges while also supporting the ongoing maintenance and upgrades of airport facilities.
“These adjustments are necessary to ensure continued maintenance and improvements of our facilities,” Angelitio Alvarez, general manager of NNIC said.
“We appreciate your understanding and support as we implement these changes,” he added.
The NNIC said previous parking rates unintentionally encouraged the misuse of the airport’s limited parking spaces, with individuals from nearby establishments with no airport-related business taking advantage of the low rates for overnight or long-term parking. This, the NNIC said, created a parking shortage for actual passengers, adding to congestion and frustration.
The company said the overnight parking fees have been significantly increased to discourage the use of NAIA as a long-term parking facility and emphasized that the adjustments are not intended to generate profit.
“The goal is to optimize parking for our passengers. While the previous rates may have been convenient for some, they created significant disadvantages for travelers. We believe these changes will create a more efficient and passenger-friendly airport experience,” the company said.
In addition to optimizing existing parking facilities, the NNIC plans to increase parking capacity by building new facilities, starting with Terminal 3, which currently accommodates 65,000 to 68,000 passengers daily.
The NNIC on 14 September officially assumed control of NAIA with ambitious plans to modernize and transform the Philippines’ primary international gateway into a world-class facility.
The company has committed to spend P170 billion to execute the phased but ambitious plan to elevate NAIA to world-class standards. This includes plans to increase passenger capacity from 43 million to 62 million annually and air traffic movements from 42 to 48 per hour.
The government stands to gain P1 trillion in revenue over the 25-year concession period. This includes the 82.16-percent revenue share to be remitted to the government yearly.
The new hourly parking rates are as follows:
*Cars : P50 for the first two hours, P25 for every succeeding hour and P1,200 for overnight parking.
*Motorcycle: P20 for the first 2 hours, P10 for every succeeding hour and P480 for overnight parking
Buses: P100 for the first 2 hours, P50 for every succeeding hour and P2,400 for overnight parking.
