MANILA – Any discount on fees at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) would require amending Administrative Order (AO) 1 Series of 2024, Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager Eric Ines said Tuesday.

The government has sought ways to ease the impact of rising jet fuel costs due to the Middle East situation, including a planned PHP5,000 discount on landing and takeoff fees at airports operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines starting April 1. However, private-operated airports like NAIA are governed differently.

“In order for us to provide discounts, we have to consult the NNIC (New NAIA Infra Corp.) first. Suggestions will be relayed to the Transportation chief, and all these will require the approval of the Economic Cluster of the Cabinet and the President,” Ines said.

He explained that the concession agreement with the private operator covers both regulated and non-regulated fees, which cannot be changed without amending the AO. Regulated fees include landing, takeoff, and airline parking, while non-regulated fees cover office rents, check-in counters, and other charges.

Ines said he met with airline representatives on Monday but discussions on potential rate adjustments have yet to begin. Local carriers Philippine Airlines, AirAsia Philippines, and Cebu Pacific have long benefited from a 65 percent discount on domestic takeoff and landing fees, with any further reduction contingent on amending the AO.

He added that a reduction in terminal fees is uncertain, as a portion of the PHP950 international terminal fee goes to the National Treasury and security costs.