Philippines Attractions

A Capital Airport?

Advantages: Gateway to the Phillipine islands, clear direction signs
Disadvantages: Long check in times, security hassles, poor facilities

...that one of the first ways to know you are nearing Manila Airport or to give it its proper name Ninoy Aquino International Airport ( Code MNL) was to look at the sea and watch for the change of colour from a brilliant blue to a dark brown. Unf ...

ultras67 11.06.2004 · Read full review
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Review of Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Metro Manila Philippines (NAIA)

bit of a shambles really

Advantages: er...some locals can have a job
Disadvantages: corruption, corruption and more corruption

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) was moved to its current site, about 7km south of the country's capital city Manila & southwest of Makati City (now the Central Business District and our second home) in 1948. The original airport serving Manila w ...

tazzywazzy 26.04.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Metro Manila Philippines (NAIA)

THE PRIDE OF THE PHILIPPINES

Advantages: Modern facilities and clean environment
Disadvantages: Sometimes chaotic atmosphere due to voluminous arrivals especially during the holiday season

Formerly Manila International Airport and renamed to NAIA (Ninoy Aquino International Airport) in honor of the Philippine hero in modern times. Located at the southern part of Metro Manila, NAIA serves as the main artery of air travel in the country, th ...

Xelavie 31.05.2001 · Read full review
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Review of Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Metro Manila Philippines (NAIA)

Philippines Airport

Advantages: Helpful and friendly staff.
Disadvantages: Airport tax, Phonecards and Taxi Drivers

Been twice and really don't like it. First time I arrived in Centenial Terminal and was impressed. I flew in on Phil Air. Was greeted by helpful staff, although I had to call my wife to find out where she was. I had to buy a phonecard. Luckily I had ...

kimshimshim 02.03.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Metro Manila Philippines (NAIA)

Standing room only, but at least it's secure

Advantages: secure airport, generally friendly staff
Disadvantages: A complete lack of seats

Manila International is the most secure airport I have ever travelled through. It is the only airport I know where you cannot even get up the approach road to the airport without having your vehicle inspected by armed security. Once you get near the t ...

flyingsparks 21.03.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Metro Manila Philippines (NAIA)