Led by SAN MIGUEL CORP. The new NAIA Infra Corp. recorded 50.1 million passengers in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic passenger numbers at Manila International Airport.
“This growth is a clear sign that confidence in aviation has returned, and it motivates us to work even harder,” new NAIA President Ramon S. Ang said in a statement Thursday. “Our goal is to ensure that NAIA provides a better experience for everyone – passengers, airlines and partners alike.”
Last year’s passenger numbers at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) were 5.08% higher than the previous record in 2019 and 10.43% higher than in 2023, New NAIA said.
NAIA also recorded 293,488 flights excluding general aviation, which it said was 4.83% higher than in 2023.
New NAIA also recorded an average on-time performance of 83.36% during the peak season of December 30 to January 1. This was the highest on-time performance at the airport since New NAIA took over operation and management of the airport in September.
Last year’s passenger volume was mainly determined by domestic trips, which increased by 7.8% compared to a year earlier to 24.48 million. International passenger volume increased by 14.4% to 21.15 million.
The new NAIA took over NAIA’s operations last year after it proposed allocating 82.1% of NAIA revenues to the government.
The company said it plans to improve the airport’s infrastructure and streamline operations to meet increasing passenger demand. — Ashley Erika O Jose