17/01/2025
NAIA TERMINAL 1 MAIN ARRIVAL CURBSIDE NOW OPEN TO ALL PASSENGERS, NOT ONLY VIPs 🛬
If you arrive at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1, your loved one or whoever will pick you up can already do so at the main arrival curbside instead of walking to the outer arrival curbside.
That's after the New NAIA Infra Corporation (NNIC) opened the main arrival curbside to all private vehicles, making the once-restricted area accessible to all passengers -- not just VIPs.
"This change provides a more inclusive and convenient experience for arriving travelers and their loved ones, as part of a broader effort to improve traffic flow and passenger comfort at one of the airport’s busiest terminals," the NNIC said.
The main arrival curbside has 14 designated loading bays — A1 to A14 — where private vehicles can pick up passengers.
Bays A8 and A9 are designated for persons with disabilities, while Bays A11 and A12 will remain reserved for VIP pickups.
Bays A13 and A14 will be for hotel pickups.
The NNIC explained that with this setup, arriving passengers can now have the option of waiting at the main arrival curbside.
Terminal Transfer shuttle bus services will also operate from this area, with stops located just beyond Bay A14.
As part of the overall reconfiguration, the NNIC has designated the outer curbside — B1 to B6 — as an additional pickup area.
This section will feature a dedicated Meet and Greet Area.
Grab ride-hailing booths will also be positioned in the area to provide passengers with quick and convenient booking options.
The airport operator also relocated rent-a-car services, coupon taxis, and yellow metered taxis to the arrival extension area on the ground level.
"This adjustment is expected to further decongest the main terminal curbside while maintaining reliable public transport access," the NNIC added. "To further ensure a smooth transition, clear directional signage will be installed throughout the terminal, and airport personnel will be available to guide passengers and drivers to the appropriate zones."
The San Miguel Corporation-led consortium said the new system is currently in its soft launch phase, allowing passengers and transport providers to familiarize themselves with the changes.
This phase also allows for fine-tuning and adjustments to ensure a smooth transition before its full implementation.
NNIC encourages all travelers and visitors to follow the updated system for a more efficient and hassle-free arrival experience.
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