4 million travelers expected as airports brace for Undas rush
Philippine airports are preparing for a surge of 4 million travelers during the Undas holiday period by deploying additional personnel and implementing a leave ban for immigration officers. Authorities are coordinating under the 'Oplan Biyaheng Ayos' program to ensure smoother operations and security.
Why it matters
Efficient airport management during peak travel seasons is critical for national tourism and the safety of millions of passengers.
MANILA, Philippines - The Bureau of Immigration and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines are set to deploy additional personnel from October 30 to November 3 as airports brace for the Undas passenger surge.
CAAP expects passenger volume this year to reach 4 million, up from 3.7 million in 2025.
Immigration spokesperson Anisha Hadji Hassan said rapid response teams will be on standby at each terminal in case more immigration officers are needed or eGates at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport experience downtime.
"For the maximum availability of our officers, we are currently implementing a leave ban. From Oct. 30 to Nov. 3, we are limiting the approval of vacation leaves so that if additional personnel are needed, we will have officers available for deployment," Hassan said in Filipino on Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon radio.
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