Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 6) — The Manila International Airport Authority cited the high on-time performance (OTP) of flights to and from the four terminals of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) as the main reason why no congestion was observed during the Holy Week exodus.
MIAA has recorded 583,007 passengers from all terminals of NAIA as of April 5. The total number of commercial flights that arrived and departed from NAIA is now at 3,675. “Our high OTP ratings indicate that flights depart from and arrive at NAIA on time,” MIAA General Manager Cesar Chiong said in a statement. “This demonstrates that we can prevent passenger crowding at the airport due to the continuous dispatch, departure, and arrival of flights. Queuing also has become manageable. As of Holy Monday to Holy Wednesday, the OTP ranged from 81% to 91%. MIAA Senior Assistant General Manager Bryan Co told CNN Philippines that global standards for OTP should be 80% and above. “If the plane arrives and departs on time, walang pila ang mga pasahero (there would be no queue),” said Co. Airport officials also cited the coordination among agencies ahead of the Holy Week exodus. “This is the result of our collaboration with the airlines, ground handlers, and the various government agencies working at NAIA, such as the Bureau of Immigration and the Office for Transportation Security, among others,” added Chiong.
