Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has ordered the Iloilo airport management to finalize plans on the expansion of the airport’s passenger terminal building, and fast track the implementation of the automated check-in with facial ID recognition to ease congestion of passengers especially during peak hours.
This follows President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to enhance passengers’ travel experience by improving the processes and facilities in all airports nationwide.
Lopez also directed the Iloilo Airport to remove the initial security screening process at the airport to free up more space for passengers during an inspection at the Iloilo Airport on Saturday, Acting Secretary Lopez gave a 15-day deadline to the airport management to submit their action plan regarding the new policy.
Lopez assured passengers that there will still be a final security check before entering the boarding gates to ensure security at the airport.
He said the move is part of the ongoing efforts to modernize the country’s regional airports. “Our passengers deserve the best travel experience, that’s what we are going to do,” he said.
Meanwhile, Lopez also directed the Iloilo Airport to focus on its runway improvements to service bigger aircraft, thereby boosting its passenger capacity for international flights.
