MIAA helps NNIC in landside management and crackdown on misbehaving drivers.
Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1, Parañaque City
MANILA – Despite the New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) taking over the operations and maintenance of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) since September, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) continues to help them in airside traffic control.
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered a full crackdown on overcharging taxis at NAIA, asking the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board and Land Transportation Office to coordinate with MIAA and NNIC to catch erring drivers.
“The MIAA Airport Police Department and mobile teams are in charge of the operations. We are still helping the NNIC in landside traffic control,” he said.
He said erring drivers were caught before the airport’s privatization, when MIA
About: Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), located in Metro Manila, Philippines, is the country’s main international gateway. It was originally named Manila International Airport but was renamed in 1987 in honor of Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., a prominent figure in the opposition against the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos, who was assassinated at the airport in 1983. Comprising four terminals, NAIA serves as a hub for international and domestic flights and plays a crucial role in the transportation infrastructure of the Philippines.
About: Manila International Airport Authority
The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) is a government agency responsible for managing and operating all the terminals of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila, Philippines. Established in 1982, the authority oversees the primary international gateway to the Philippines and handles the largest share of international and domestic air traffic in the country. NAIA was renamed in 1987 in honor of slain senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., reflecting its significant role in the nation’s modern history and its importance in facilitating global connectivity for the Philippines.
