Higher NAIA terminal fees start on Sept. 14

Airport fees in Manila are set to nearly double for domestic flights, raising concerns that Filipinos will stop or limit their travels for business and leisure.

- ELIJAH FELICE ROSALES

For Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) general manager Eric Jose Ines, however, the looming increase in passenger service charges (PSC) will not harm travel demand.

The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is set to enforce higher PSC on Sept. 14, the first anniversary of the gateway's turnover to private control.

Ines said since the higher PSC was announced as early as last year, he expects travelers to have factored in the rate hike in their spending plans.

He also underscored that the PSC in NAIA has not been adjusted for more than 20 years.