The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines said on Sunday the 40 airports under its management is all set for the passenger influx this holiday season.
Starting today until Jan. 5, 2019, CAAP will implement a heightened alert in all the airports as it expects an increase in the number of passengers.
This means additional security personnel will be deployed, CAAP said, adding that it has already coordinated with airlines to ensure smooth operations, especially at the check-in counters.
Passengers are advised not to bring prohibited items at the airport to avoid hassle and delays during screening and check-in procedures.
The Philippines has welcomed a total of 6,342,610 international and domestic passengers in 2017. More than half of these passengers used the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Manila International Airport Authority media affairs division head Jess Martinez said there has been a steady increase in the volume of passengers at NAIA every Christmas season.
At least 3,787,648 international and domestic passengers used the NAIA in December 2017.
The total is 6 percent higher compared with the 3,570,966 passengers that used NAIA in December 2016.
Data also showed that international arrivals at NAIA in 2017 were 10 percent higher than in 2016 while the volume of international departures was 7 percent higher at 851,576 than the same period in 2016.
