San Miguel-Led Group Considers Fees for Vehicles Parked Over 10 Minutes at NAIA Curbside

The San Miguel Corporation-led consortium, set to take over operations at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on September 14, 2024, is exploring the possibility of imposing fees on vehicles parked for over 10 minutes at the airport’s curbside. This initiative, similar to practices at European airports, aims to decongest the area by discouraging “passenger meeters and greeters” from lingering too long.

San Miguel Corp. President Ramon Ang noted that such fees could help reduce congestion caused by drivers waiting for passengers, particularly those who drop off loved ones and stay until they leave. The group is also considering increasing parking fees, particularly to discourage non-airport-related vehicles, such as those from nearby condominium residents, from occupying airport parking spaces.

The consortium is also reviewing the reassignment of terminals and flights to enhance airport efficiency and studying the terms of the concession agreement with the Department of Transportation to ensure their planned upgrades, including a new terminal with a 35-million passenger capacity and a 9,000-vehicle carpark, are within scope.