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Khaleej Times
22-04-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Philippines hikes terminal fee by nearly 64% for international flights
As summer vacation plans take shape and travellers prepare to head out for their getaways, passengers flying through government-managed airports in the Philippines should brace for higher terminal fees. This comes after a recent announcement by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (caap), which confirmed an increase in the passenger service charge (PSC) across its network of airports. Caap recently announced that the passenger service charge for international flights will rise to Php900 (approximately $17), a 67 per cent increase from the previous Php550. For domestic departures from international airports, the new rate is set at Php350. Meanwhile, passengers leaving from principal class 1 airports will pay Php300, those from class 2 airports will be charged Php200, and travellers departing from community airports will be required to pay Php100. "The updated rates are applicable based on the passenger's airport of departure," the agency said. Certain passengers will be exempt from these updated fees, including Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), children under two years of age, transit passengers, and individuals denied entry into the country. The revised rates officially took effect on April 21, 2025, and will apply to tickets issued from that date onward. The increase was initially announced on July 6, 2024, and underwent the required public consultations and publication, according to Caap. "The adjustment supports CAAP's efforts to enhance passenger experience and improve airport facilities and operations. The agency is committed to delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality aviation services nationwide," CAAP said. The authority currently manages more than 40 airports in the Philippines. However, several major hubs — including Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia), Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), Clark International Airport, Caticlan Airport, and Laguindingan International Airport — are operated by private entities.
Gulf News
21-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf News
Philippines: $17 fee per passenger at airports set
Manila: The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has announced a forthcoming increase in passenger service charges (PSC) to $17 for international passengers across all airports under its jurisdiction. The adjustment, outlined in Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 019-2025 dated April 4, 2025, comes ahead of the summer travel season, when passenger traffic typically surges. The circular, signed by Raul L. Del Rosario, the agency's Director General, contains the revised schedule of all airports and concession fees and charges for all airports under CAAP. $17 per passenger According to the circular, the PSC for international flights will rise from from the existing ₱700 to ₱900 ($17) per passenger, a 28% increase. 12 international airports The Philippines has 12 international airports, including major hubs like Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila, Clark in Pampanga and Mactan-Cebu International Airport in Cebu. By comparison, passengers flying out of Singapore's Changi Airport currently pay a $46.40 passenger service and security fee (PSSF), which will further increase by $3 annually starting April 1, 2027. According to CAAP, the PSC is typically included in the ticket price when passengers book their flights, and airlines are responsible for remitting the payment to the airport. However, due to the new policy, the additional charge must now be paid directly at the airport, if the lower fees were charged during the time the ticket was purchased. Passengers are advised to prepare the correct and sufficient amount to cover the additional terminal fees. New fees for domestic flights For domestic flights, the new charges will vary depending on the classification of the airport of departure: ₱350 – International airports ₱300 – Principal Class 1 airports ₱200 – Principal Class 2 airports ₱100 – Community airports Currently, the domestic PSC is uniformly set at ₱200. The memorandum explicitly states that passengers who refuse or fail to pay the required PSC will not be permitted to board their flights. OFWs exempted However, exemptions are granted to specific categories, including children under the age of two, transit passengers, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) departing the country, and passengers who were denied entry into the Philippines. The circular indicates that the new rates will be enforced 15 days after the memorandum's publication in two newspapers of general circulation, in accordance with regulatory procedures. Although CAAP has not specified the exact date when the revised charges will take effect, local media reported the new fees would kick in from today, Monday (April 21). This development comes amid rising airport operational costs and increasing demand for air travel.
See - Sada Elbalad
30-03-2025
- See - Sada Elbalad
2 Killed in Small Plane Crash in Philippines
Israa Farhan Two people were killed when a small two-seater aircraft crashed on Sunday in Lingayen, Pangasinan province, according to Philippine police reports. Authorities confirmed that the pilot and one other passenger died immediately after takeoff. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the accident. Lingayen, located in the northwestern part of Luzon, is known for its coastal airstrip and aviation training facilities. The province of Pangasinan has seen several small aircraft incidents in recent years, often linked to pilot training exercises or mechanical failures. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has been working to improve air safety regulations, particularly for small private planes, as the country experiences an increase in domestic air travel and pilot training programs. Officials have yet to release further details as they continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) News Israeli PM Diagnosed with Stage 3 Prostate Cancer Lifestyle Maguy Farah Reveals 2025 Expectations for Pisces News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
The Independent
10-02-2025
- General
- The Independent
Marine from California named as one of for people killed in Philippines plane crash
A U.S. Marine from California was identified by military officials Sunday as one of four people killed when a plane contracted by the U.S. military crashed in a rice field in the southern Philippines. Sgt. Jacob M. Durham died Thursday in the crash of an aircraft that was conducting a routine mission 'providing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support at the request of our Philippine allies,' officials at Camp Pendleton, California, said in a statement. Officials said the cause of the crash was under investigation. U.S. forces have been deployed in a Philippine military camp in the country's south for decades to help provide training and advice to Filipino forces battling Muslim militants. The region is home to minority Muslims in the largely Roman Catholic nation. Three defense contractors also were killed in the crash, military officials have said. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines confirmed the crash of a light plane in Maguindanao del Sur province. The bodies of the four people were retrieved from the wreckage in Ampatuan town, said Ameer Jehad Tim Ambolodto, a safety officer of Maguindanao del Sur. Windy Beaty, a provincial disaster-mitigation officer, told The Associated Press on Thursday that she received reports that residents saw smoke coming from the plane and heard an explosion before the aircraft plummeted to the ground less than a kilometer (about half a mile) from a cluster of farmhouses. Durham's age and the California city where he was from were not included in the statement. Officials did not immediately respond to emails requesting that information. He was trained as an electronic intelligence/electromagnetic warfare analyst assigned to 1st Radio Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, officials said. He joined the Marines in January 2021 and was promoted to his current rank on Feb. 1. Durham's awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, a Meritorious Mast, and Naval Aircrew Insignia, officials said. 'Sgt. Durham embodied the highest traditions of the Marine Corps — exemplifying composure, intelligence, and selfless leadership," Lt. Col. Mabel B. Annunziata, commanding officer of 1st Radio Battalion, said in the statement. 'He was deeply respected and loved by his fellow Marines.'
NBC News
07-02-2025
- General
- NBC News
U.S. service member and 3 contractors killed in surveillance mission plane crash in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — One U.S. service member and three defense contractors were killed Thursday when a plane contracted by the U.S. military crashed in a rice field in the southern Philippines, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said. The aircraft was conducting a routine mission 'providing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support at the request of our Philippine allies,' the command said in a statement. It said the cause of the crash was under investigation. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines also confirmed the crash of a light plane in Maguindanao del Sur province. It did not immediately provide other details. The bodies of the four people were retrieved from the wreckage in Ampatuan town, said Ameer Jehad Tim Ambolodto, a safety officer of Maguindanao del Sur. Indo-Pacific Command said the names of the crew were being withheld pending family notifications. Windy Beaty, a provincial disaster-mitigation officer, told The Associated Press that she received reports that residents saw smoke coming from the plane and heard an explosion before the aircraft plummeted to the ground about half a mile from a cluster of farmhouses. Nobody was reported injured on or near the crash site, which was cordoned off by troops, Beaty said. A water buffalo on the ground was killed as a result of the plane crash, local officials said. U.S. forces have been deployed in a Philippine military camp in the country's south for decades to help provide advice and training to Filipino forces battling Muslim militants. The region is the homeland of minority Muslims in the largely Roman Catholic nation.
