MANILA, Philippines - By August 1, domestic passengers will no longer have to queue in airports to pay for the terminal fee. The terminal fee will be incorporated in the plane ticket and collected by airlines instead.
The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) and local airlines have agreed to integrate the collection of terminal fee in the payment of plane tickets, for domestic destinations. This is aimed at minimizing the hassle for departing passengers, who have to go through several checkpoints before boarding their flights.
According to MIAA General Manager Jose Honrado, the Philippines is just one of two countries that continue to collect terminal fees in airports.
MIAA will later implement the same policy for international flights.
The terminal fee remains the same: P550 for international flights and P200 for domestic flights.
Airlines will simply remit the money to MIAA who uses the funds for airport maintenance and daily operational costs.
MIAA will eventually remove the terminal fee booths to create extra space at the airports.
Refund booths will be set up after the immigration area for passengers with exemptions or discounts. Around 20-25% of total passengers, mostly overseas Filipino workers and athletes, are exempted from paying the terminal fee.
No comments:
Post a Comment