A subsidiary of Changi Airports International will be one of the companies that will fit out the soon-to-rise terminal expected to be completed by 2020 at the Clark International Airport.
Owing to the reputation of Singapore Changi International Airport as the world’s best airport, Filipino travelers and overseas workers can expect a quality airport experience in the Philippines.
The North Luzon Airport Consortium (NLAC) won the bid for the operations and maintenance of the Clark Airport in December 2018. It was awarded by the Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA), reported Entrepreneur Philippines.
There will be a new terminal at the Clark Airport which will be fitted out by the Gotianuns’ Filinvest Development Corporation, the Gokongweis’ JG Summit Holdings Inc., and Changi Airport Philippines Pte. Ltd. (CAP).
CAP is a wholly owned subsidiary of Changi Airports International, the company behind Singapore’ main airport Changi International Airport.
Singapore’s main gateway has been considered by UK-based firm Skytrax as the world’s best airport for six consecutive years. The said firm used ground transportation, security screening, immigration service, way-finding and signage, arrival, departure, transfer, terminal comfort, terminal facilities, shopping facilities, and food and beverage as its criteria in determining the world’s best airports.
The NLAC will only be responsible with the operations and maintenance of the existing and new terminals of the Clark International Airport. They will not build the new terminal since Megawide-GMR consortium will be the one responsible for that.
The Megawide-GMR consortium has allotted P9.36 billion for the construction of the new terminal and the Department of Transportation has stated that it is targeted to be operational by 2020.
On the other hand, NLAC will provide the development of the commercial assets of the terminal including the provision of necessary equipment, technology, furniture, decorations, and the like. It is expected to be completed by 2021, a year after the Megawide-GMR consortium turns over the terminal to NLAC.
Megawide-GMR said in a joint disclosure, ““NLAC plans to leverage technology where possible, to enhance productivity, build a culture of service excellence and provide training to ensure the processes and services are delivered correctly.”
Meanwhile, Changi Airports International CEO Lim Liang Song was quoted as saying, “Building on the airport’s geographical position and catchment, we will grow the airport’s network and provide passengers with a superior airport experience including a brand new commercial area. In addition to global brands, the new airport terminal will also have a curated selection of retail and food and beverage outlets that showcases the best of what The Philippines has to offer.”
The new terminal will boost Clark International Airports capacity from 4.2 million passengers per year to 12.2 million.
“The consortium will also tap on the expertise of the Philippine Airport Ground Support Solutions, Inc. to provide excellent ground handling services that meet and exceed international standards,” Megawide-GMR added.
