naia - worst airport in the world...

i felt sad that our airport is ranked number 1 for the worst airport in the world. to think that there are a lot of tourists and vip that travel here in the Philippines and that we bank on our country for its tourism. i hope that the people managing this airport will be waken up by this criticism and i hope there is a budget to rehabilitate and make this airport better.

What are the contributing factors and basis for this distinction of being the worst AP in the world?The objectivity of it is somewhat convoluted.... Its the least of my worries,as long as it serves its purpose that's what matters to me.....AIRPORT is not a Park or a Big shopping mall. Tourists/Visitors don't necessarily come to the Philippines because of the Airport facilities,are they?put it this way for them Its like being handed a gift with the ugliest wrapper with a big surprise inside.........sure it won't hurt to have a nice Airport but Government have its Priorities and Airport is not one of them... I think what makes it worst to some,are the people,porters,inspectors,immigration officers,the whole clan of a single traveler waiting for their relative's arrival,and the travelers themselves.... A visitor will definitely be amazed just at the sight of throngs of Filipinos(balikbayans)with their big boxes of goods...and wondering "what is this?" and cannot believe what he's witnessing,nothing but a big mess.

LET THEM RANT ALL THEY WANT- for all i care there's a lot of problems to be solve in our country and even our airports were having problems too. It depends on what budget they have left for repairing the airport. Henry SY couldn't even keep employees now he's downsizing to the point of staff rebelling on protest, how can they have a fast sufficient budget for more improvements?it's just deterioration and more will see to it

The report is not surprising considering that we're referring to a 30 year old airport. Adding to the fact that we're not a rich country and airport beautification is not top priority. But in a age where first impressions is important if you're to attract more visitors, I think those in charge should have done something about it already. Let's just hope that the report will be taken constructively and that something is done about it instead of coming up with excuses.

I have seen only a few other airports, but, I would tend to agree that it is so bad considering it is an international airport and our premier one at that. Of course it would affect the government's effort in promoting the Phil because it is the first thing that foreigners see about the country. As they say, first impressions last. It's not just the place that is terrible, but also the people there. There was one time we were waiting for a cousin who was coming home after a long time abroad. While we were waiting for her plane, a crew came and swept the area around our car (there was no garbage anywhere, mind you) and then he had the nerve to "ask" for something for sweeping our part of the carpark! . There was a time the bathroom stank and there wasn't anything anyone was doing about it. Another thing that I hate is the fact that the taxis at the airport are not regulated. Most of the time, the rates are unbelievably, ridiculously high.

If you have been using the airport you will agree will the report. Our dear airport is the worst airport even compare to Vietnam where they have rebuilt their airport way ahead of us. I think the previous administration have over done it, corrupt officials are to blame for our poorly maintained airport.

I haven't been there, the one they reserve for international flights, so I can't really say how's the state of it. But I've been hearing about it around the internet, I don't wonder if the government has heard about it. They should really do something about it, whatever the problem was. It's the international airport for goodness sake, it's like the front door of the house. It should be inviting, welcoming. It should promise them of the wonderful stay they'll have, etc. Or else guests would be discouraged from entering in the first place.

I read there are list of the worst airport in the world and I wasn't sure if NAIA airport is one of the worst airport in the world. I think that the government should be aware of the airport problem and they must focus on fixing what the airport's problem was? We all know that airport is like front gate where visitors step their foot for the first time and from the appearance of the airport itself shows our warmest greeting to our country. Your government must take a step to overcome the condition of the airport.

The NAIA Maintenance crew woke up when they read that they are the World's Worst Airport. Urgently, the staff ordered the crew to rebuild the NAIA Airport Terminal 1 to be exact. This is what i always see in us Filipino's, we only act when somebody criticizes us, we don't voluntarily act and do our job responsibly and that is very frustrating to see specially because in other country they always say that the best workers are Filipinos.

if that is the view of many, so majority wins.... i still believe in: "First impression's lasts" and.... "Judge the Book by its Cover"

Well I think this would really affect the tourism in the Philippines. However, we should also consider that NAIA is almost 30 years old. This is a signal for the Philippine government to take action.

There are three terminals in the NAIA complex. I did a quick check on this news and found that it was the Terminal 1 being referred to in this discussion. Well, why would I not be surprised with this news? Here's why. Built in the second quarter of 1978, Terminal 1 reached its capacity in 1991. At that time, it registered a total passenger volume of 4.53 million. Since then, it has been recording an anuual growth rate of 11% based on the data provided by the Manila International Airport Authority. Question: Has the airport management done any major improvements or rehabilitation ever since its capacity has been reached? Answer: Read the title of this discussion and you'll have the answer - a no-brainer answer, that is! The DOTC said that Terminal 1 would be rehabilitated into an "Airport City" as soon as Terminal 3 becomes fully operational. Let us just be patient with those in the authorities for this major improvement to happen. You see, the President has been in office only for less than 1.5 year. He has at least 4.5 more years to go. Also, the PPP projects of the government are just around the corner. But of course, it will take some time for the Filipinos to reap the fruits of labor. I believe the Philippines is currently back on its "planting" season. This is a time in Philippine history were Filipinos feel that they just have enough in life - no surplus, no shortage. Furthermore, I believe the Philippines would not start to take off even under the present President's administration. It takes decades to build a country with a strong and robust economy. Just be patient. Give the authority some time to prove for themselves. The least you can do is be a good citizen and not be a liability in the society. ". . . ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country." -JFK

yes i am a Filipino and i witness that NAIA airport is so dirty and worst, im not shock why NAIA ranked number one for the worst airport i just laugh at it, because last year it also ranked again in the worst airport like number 5 or 4 i think, but what they do? they don't renovate it what a numb and worst government we have here in Philippines, then their shock why the tourist don't go so often here in the Philippines because they airport is so worst, the people in airport who in the baggage counter they throw all the baggage even if the baggage labeled as FRAGILE! and they are also syndicate in the airport who has to be like a looters they open the baggage and they get what they want. that's why they are ranked number 1 in worst airport in the world. i live in Philippines and i am a Filipino but it hurts to tell here that we are the worst airport, but truth will set us free i think they will not transfer it they will sell it. adios.

I think the Philippines focused more on resolving the issues on poverty rather than that. Or maybe, the country doesn't have enough budget at the moment. But indeed, I believe that the government will take action on that and will successfully resolve the issue.