Based on records from the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), passenger volume at NAIA grew by 13 percent to 25.11 million from January to June, from 22.22 million a year ago.
If this trend holds for the remaining half of the year, NAIA would exceed its pre-pandemic high of 47.69 million in 2019, and the gateway could even touch 50 million traffic.
Historically, airlines get a surge in flight bookings in October and November, as Filipinos return to their hometowns for the Undas season. Demand for air travel also picks up during December, when travelers fly out to their holiday destinations.
This story is from the August 06, 2024 edition of The Philippine Star.
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