SCREENING–Office of Transportation Security personnel screen passengers at the Bicol International Airport.
CAAP braces for passenger influx during Undas
COMMERCIAL airports operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) are preparing for Undas 2023 in line with the program of Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime J. Bautista’s “Oplan Biyaheng Ayos.”
All CAAP commercial airports are currently operating on heightened alert in response to the recent bomb jokes and threats.
These security measures will be maintained in anticipation for the upcoming All Saints and All Souls’ Day holidays.
Under International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annex 17 Standard 4.4 1, airport security personnel on duty shall ensure that passengers and their baggage are screened thoroughly prior to boarding the aircraft.
To further ensure safe, secure, reliable and convenient air travel for passengers, all 12 area managers handling CAAP-operated airports with commercial flights nationwide shall ensure the observance of maximum deployment of service and security personnel.
A “no leave” policy will be implemented during the entire duration of Oplan Biyaheng Ayos.
Aside from these measures, CAAP, together with local authorities and airlines, are working in coordination for efficient processing of passengers, especially at the check-in counters.
CAAP requested additional deployment of personnel from airline stakeholders in order to accommodate the increase in travelers.
Malasakit Help Desks and hotlines manned by duty officers are also set-up to accommodate passenger concerns.
CAAP reminds all passengers who will be traveling internationally to arrive at the airport at least three hours before their flight to avoid any inconvenience.
