Philippine Airports Land in Asia’s Top 30 List

Three airports made it to the list of the 30 best airports in Asia, namely: Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), which landed in 18th place; Iloilo Airport, which was ranked 21st; and Clark International Airport, which snagged the 24th place.

MCIA has been getting recognition for its vastly improved services and facilities after evident upgrades were implemented by GMR-Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation (GMCAC). These improvements were:

Replacement of worn-out interiors such as counters, lighting, and ceiling boards
Reconfiguration of the check-in lobby and waiting areas to free up more space
Improved resort airport theme design, with abundant plant arrangement interiors
Provision of new seats and furniture for added comfort
Upgrading security procedures to lessen passenger queuing
Construction of a greeter’s area
Installation of new equipment, such as self-service check-in kiosks

“This is just the beginning of our airport modernization efforts. The coming years will certainly be exciting as world-class terminals will rise in Mactan-Cebu and Clark; a new international airport will be opened in Panglao and a vastly-improved airport will be launched in Puerto Princesa; and the Davao, Iloilo, Bacolod, and Laguindingan airports will be expanded and their operations upgraded,” said Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Secretary Jun Abaya. (DOTC)