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Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines is activating “Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Summer Vacation 2022” at Philippine airports from April 10 to 18
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This is amid an expected passenger influx during the Holy Week and summer vacation
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All area managers of 42 CAAP-managed airports nationwide served by commercial flights have ensured maximum deployment of service and security personnel
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The number of passengers using the airports is estimated to grow 5-8% annually and, with the easing of travel restrictions, CAAP is preparing for a possible surge in demand for travel
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is set to activate measures under “Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Summer Vacation 2022” from April 10 to 18 in anticipation of a passenger influx during the Holy Week and summer vacation.
All 12 area managers of 42 CAAP-managed airports nationwide with commercial flights ensured the observance of maximum deployment of service and security personnel. A “no leave” policy will be implemented for the duration of Oplan Biyaheng Ayos, CAAP said in a statement.
CAAP director general Jim Sydiongco said CAAP airports are also continuously implementing guidelines on prevention of the spread of COVID-19 for passengers who will be going on vacation and returning to their respective provinces.
Added security measures will be in place to ensure safe, reliable, and convenient operations at all commercial airports in the country from April 10 to 18.
Coordination has been made with airlines and local authorities regarding the efficient processing of passengers, especially at the check-in counters. Additional airline personnel will be deployed as needed to accommodate the increase in travelers.
Malasakit Help Desks manned by duty officers will be set up to accommodate passenger concerns.
Commercial airports operated by CAAP welcomed a total of 29.258 million passengers in 2019; 6.792 million passengers in 2020, and 5.136 million passengers in 2021.
For the Lenten season, 2.75 million passengers travelled in 2019, some 15,990 travelled in 2020 and 231,479 were serviced in 2021.
While a surge in the number of travelers was seen last year compared with 2020, CAAP said the passenger volume in 2021 still fell below pre-pandemic levels.
Based on historical data, a 5-8% increase in the number of passengers is expected annually. With the current easing of travel restrictions, CAAP is preparing for a possible surge in the demand for travel.
Aside from CAAP, other attached agencies of the Department of Transportation have activated their Oplan Biyaheng Ayos measures.
