MIAA moves integration of terminal fee into air ticket to Nov 1

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ID-10070549The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) has moved the integration of the terminal fee into international airline tickets at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to November 1.

“Implementation of the integration of the IPSC (international passenger service charge) or better known as airport terminal fee into the airline ticket has been moved from Oct. 1 to Nov. 1,” MIAA said.

This provides airlines and travel agencies more time to integrate the P550 terminal fee into their systems.

MIAA general manager Jose Angel Honrado on September 15 signed memorandum circular no. 08 that covers implementing guidelines for the integration of terminal fee into the airline ticket at point sale.

Under the circular, the P550 terminal fee will be collected from each departing passenger, and will be “integrated by default” by the airlines or its agents from the point of sale.

The integration is subject to a one-year transition period.

MIAA will be responsible for the processing of refund of passengers exempt from the payment of THE terminal fee.

Locally recognized exempt passengers include Overseas Filipino workers with overseas employment certificate issued by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration; pilgrims endorsed by the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos with exemption certificate issued by MIAA; athletes endorsed by the Philippine Sports Commission with exemption certificate issued by MIAA; and others who are authorized by the Office of the President.

The air carrier, on the other hand, will be responsible for the IPSC from the time of collection until the remittance to MIAA.

In consideration for collecting and remitting the IPSC receipts, airlines are entitled to a 3.5% service fee based on passenger load excluding internationally-recognized passengers.

The P550 terminal fee is collected to fund airport operations in which P390 is MIAA’s share for maintenance and upkeep, P100 goes to the national government, and P60 is used for aviation security.

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