Built to handle only 32 million passengers a year, NAIA was already operating beyond capacity. The GMR consortium proposed a share of 33.3 percent and the Manila International Airport Consortium, 25.91 percent. The New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC), the consortium that includes SMC and Incheon International Airport Corp., officially took over the management and operation of NAIA, as well as the task of modernizing the 76-year-old gateway, on Sept. 14, 2024. It was recently reported that NAIA recorded its highest annual passenger traffic in 2025, reflecting sustained demand for air travel and increased airport activity. Yes, there was an increase in NAIA terminal fees beginning last September 2025, from P550 to P950 for international travel and from P200 to P390 for domestic flights.

Source: Philippine Star January 02, 2026 16:48 UTC