NAIA Parking Now p1200 Per Night

[OnMyWay]

This is a game changer for me.  We parked for 9 nights last June, for p2835.  That would now cost p10,800.

I don't see the logic in their explanation.  The airport shuttles must be jumping for joy and they will certainly raise their rates.

https://mb.com.ph/2024/10/1/new-naia-management-explains-increase-in-parking-rates

New NAIA management explains increase in parking rates

To free up space for actual airport users

BY Inigo Roces

Oct 1, 2024 05:46 PM

  

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Last night, a memorandum from San Miguel Corporation's New NAIA management was being circulated by concerned motorists. In that memo, New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) outlined the new parking fees across all terminals. 

The memo detailed the new parking rates that are now P50 for the first two hours for four-wheeled vehicles, P20 for motorcycles, and P100 for buses. Perhaps the more shocking increase is the fee for overnight parking, jumping to P1,200 for cars, P480 for motorcycles, and P2,400 for buses.

Motorists appeared to be particularly upset by this change, remarking that those that frequently take short business trips or with no friends or relatives to bring them to the airport will be the most affected.

Amid the social media uproar, NNIC has released an official statement explaining this increase.

According to NNIC, “The rate changes aim to optimize parking facilities by prioritizing parking for passengers.”

Why the change?

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NNIC said previous parking rates unintentionally encouraged misuse of the airport’s limited parking spaces. Many individuals, including those from nearby establishments and with no airport-related business, were taking advantage of the low rates for overnight or long-term parking. This created parking shortage for actual passengers, adding to congestion and frustration.

The new rates are specifically designed to discourage non-travelers from using the airport for long-term parking and ensure that passengers have access to the parking they need, when they need it. The new rates were designed to prioritize those picking up and dropping off passengers, particularly those that want to take time greeting or meeting arriving or departing passengers. This is also hoped to reduce the build-up of vehicles and queues in the departure or arrival traffic lanes of terminals.

By discouraging long-term and overnight parking, the new rates will reduce the number of vehicles circling the airport to search for spaces, easing traffic flow and improving the overall airport experience. It will encourage more cars that are picking up or dropping off passengers that have not yet arrived to simply park rather than idling by the side of the roads near terminals and causing traffic.

Managing the limited space

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The adjusted rates will help NNIC better manage the limited parking resources and ensure that spaces are available for those who truly need them – passengers and airport users.

NNIC says the new short-term rates are at par with rates at other commercial establishments. The overnight rates have been significantly increased to discourage the use of NAIA as a long-term parking facility. Furthermore, some existing fixed-rate monthly parking agreements will not be renewed to free up more parking spaces for passengers.

These adjustments, the first in over a decade, are in line with MIAA Administrative Order 1 series of 2024 and approved through Cabinet Resolution No. 1, series of 2024. 

This order, issued by the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) before NNIC assumed airport operations, is the result of a comprehensive review of fees for various regulated airport services.

NNIC emphasized that the adjustments are not intended to generate profit. "The goal is to optimize parking for our passengers. While the previous rates may have been convenient for some, they created significant disadvantages for travelers. We believe these changes will create a more efficient and passenger-friendly airport experience."

Despite the negative sentiment this move has caused, NNIC is committed to improving the parking situation at the airport with plans to build new facilities, starting with Terminal 3.

[Possum]

While I understand the rationalization behind this they are penalizing the business and vacation air traveler from outside the Manila area. It's not like there is a train, subway or bus system to transport travelers to the airport from outside the NCR. Don't know the answer but having a plane ticket and getting a lower rate would make sense. Those picking up a passenger shouldn't mind as they don't park over-nite. If this rate persists for the business and vacation traveler it will be higher than Palm Beach Florida's and Atlanta's long term parking rates. Hardly seems fair considering the difference in income.

I don't think a lot of thought went into this OR we aren't being told the entire story

[Mike J]

4 hours ago, OnMyWay said:

The new rates are specifically designed to discourage non-travelers from using the airport for long-term parking and ensure that passengers have access to the parking they need, when they need it.

Translation - The new rates are specifically designed to increase revenue. 

[Jack Peterson]

4 hours ago, Mike J said:

Translation - The new rates are specifically designed to increase revenue. 

 let's Remember who is running the show now, San Miguel love Profit 

[OnMyWay]

7 hours ago, Possum said:

I don't think a lot of thought went into this OR we aren't being told the entire story

Poorly thought out. 400% increase? How about a phased increase approach to watch the impacts and let adjustments to the parking situation happen? They state that they are doing it to open parking for travelers and keep out non-travelers, yet they are heavily penalizing the travelers. If they wanted to keep out non-travelers, there are other actions that could be taken.
What will happen is that Park N Fly will be overwhelmed and they will also increase their prices. Maybe not 400% but they will increase. More parking needs to be built, but that takes time. Other related businesses will increase prices too. Shuttle vans, etc.

[scott h]

13 minutes ago, OnMyWay said:

Poorly thought out

I saw this also. But I am going to have to go against the grain of the board here. Sometimes drastic problems require drastic solutions. 

37 minutes ago, Jack Peterson said:

 let's Remember who is running the show now, San Miguel love Profit

I am sure that San Miguel is not involved out of a sense of philanthropy, of course they are in it to make money. I don't know about the provinces; I only visit there. But as I look around the Metro area the only things that work correctly are run by the conglomerates. The highways, the malls, the casinos. I think everyone will agree that NAIA is a disaster and an embarrassment and has been the subject of complaint for years. The way I see it is that "in this country" the only way to get it fixed is to turn it over to folks that have shown results.

I actually live near NAIA, in fact our city's main road runs right by it and I have seen lots of the problems that are cited in the article personally. I could go down the list that the piece mentions line by line and explain by personal experience why the changes are needed. 

OK, enough said. I will now retreat to my bunker and put on my flak jacket. 

 

[OnMyWay]

4 minutes ago, scott h said:

OK, enough said. I will now retreat to my bunker and put on my flak jacket. 

[GeoffH]

I actually don't mind the price changes, yes it will disadvantage long term travel parkers but it will enable many more short term travel parkers to actually get a parking space.

And IMO there are more day traveller drop offs and pick ups than there are long term parkers.

A better solution for long term parking would be to set up off airport parking and use shuttle buses.

YMMV of course.

[OnMyWay]

4 hours ago, GeoffH said:

I actually don't mind the price changes

How often do you drive to NAIA and park your car there?  You agree with an instant 400% increase?

4 hours ago, GeoffH said:

A better solution for long term parking would be to set up off airport parking and use shuttle buses.

In my post above I said

"What will happen is that Park N Fly will be overwhelmed and they will also increase their prices. Maybe not 400% but they will increase. More parking needs to be built, but that takes time. Other related businesses will increase prices too. Shuttle vans, etc."

Park N Fly is the only real parking facility outside the airport terminal parking.  It is not huge.  It is only 200 spaces.  In 2022 it was p380 a day.  I just checked and it is now p595 a day.  Certainly they are going to raise it quickly and they are going to be overwhelmed.  It is not realistic to charge p1200 a day for Philippines Airport parking.  In some cases, parking will cost more than the air ticket.

So in my case, to use NAIA with my family, I will need to hire a van each way for around p7000 each way.  I'm sure the van guys will raise their rates too.  Buses are a long and difficult option for us.

[GeoffH]

On 10/2/2024 at 3:28 PM, OnMyWay said:

How often do you drive to NAIA and park your car there?  You agree with an instant 400% increase?

There is a saying "The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few (or the one)".

Yes you will be disadvantaged so I understand why you're annoyed but many more people will be able to access shorter term parking than is the case now and they'll benefit from the changes.

As to the 400% increase I'm fine with the market setting the price, if it's too high for the demand then demand will drop, places will be vacant and the price would end up being adjusted.

Personally I doubt that's the case, an average one way domestic flight from Manilla for me is around 3500 peso and and average international is around 25000, 1200 peso is not a big extra impost for the extra convenience.