The New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC), the operator of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), expects an increase in new international flights and airlines amid the rising global confidence in the Philippine economy.
NNIC said more carriers are expanding their network as tourism, business and trade activity continue to grow.
The latest addition to NAIA’s growing list of direct international routes is Philippine Airlines’ (PAL) new service between Manila and Da Nang, Vietnam. PAL launched its direct flights to the central Vietnamese city on July 1, with inaugural ceremonies held at NAIA Terminal 1.
Earlier this year, carriers like Air France, Air Canada and Vietjet Airlines began operating new routes to and from NAIA. These include direct flights to Seattle (USA), Brisbane (Australia), Paris (France), Sapporo (Japan), Vancouver (Canada), and now Da Nang.
Air India is also preparing for its maiden direct flight from New Delhi in October, while United Airlines is adding a second daily service to San Francisco around the same time.
