Airline companies operating at Ninoy Aquino International Airport appealed to the Department of Transportation for cuts in airport fees as fuel prices rise and flights to the Middle East remain suspended due to regional tensions. Manila International Airport Authority general manager Eric Ines confirmed requests for discounts on landing and parking fees as well as Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines navigation fees.
Airline companies operating at Ninoy Aquino International Airport appealed to the Department of Transportation yesterday for reductions in airport fees amid rising fuel prices and ongoing suspensions of flights to the Middle East due to regional tensions. Manila International Airport Authority general manager Eric Ines confirmed that airlines requested discounts on NAIA landing and parking fees, as well as Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines navigation fees. They also sought relaxation of the three-hour aircraft parking limit and fee reductions for planes stranded at NAIA from the Middle East situation. The Airline Operators Council, Board of Airline Representatives, Philippine Airlines Association and related groups will meet with MIAA and DOTr on Tuesday. Ines stated, “We cannot just change it, we cannot immediately reduce the rate because it is in the concession agreement, and there is a law, there is an Administrative Order No.001. The President, and if the Cabinet agrees, then it can be only be replaced by regulation.” CAAP noted Cathay Pacific's announcement suspending flights to and from Dubai until April 30 due to the Middle East security situation. Affected passengers should contact airlines for rebooking, rerouting and travel updates.
