World · Philippines Bureau
PAL, NAIA operator agree on airport use terms
The New NAIA Infra Corp. and Philippine Airlines have signed an airport use agreement establishing performance standards for the flag carrier's operations at Manila's main international gateway.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA – The New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) and Philippine Airlines (PAL) have concluded negotiations on an airport use agreement governing the carrier's continued operations at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
The accord establishes a framework for PAL's operations at the facility and incorporates key performance indicators designed to enhance operational efficiency across the airport's terminals and ground services.
The agreement aims to align the airline's service delivery with the operational standards that NNIC is implementing as the airport's operator and concessionaire. Such arrangements typically cover areas including slot allocation, terminal usage, ground handling protocols, and service quality benchmarks.
PAL, as the Philippines' flag carrier and a major operator at NAIA, has long maintained substantial presence at the airport. The formal agreement formalizes the operational relationship between the carrier and the airport's management authority.
Details regarding specific performance metrics and the agreement's duration were not disclosed at the time of signing.