Passenger surge still seen despite conflict in Middle East

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MANILA, Philippines — There may still be a surge of travelers at the country’s main gateway, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia), over the Holy Week period, despite the expected upward pressure on airline tickets due to the war in the Middle East.

This is according to private operator New Naia Infra Corp. (NNIC), which projects passenger volume at Naia to reach 1.35 million from March 28 to April 5, up slightly from 1.33 million recorded during the same period last year.

Despite the increase, NNIC said the growth is lower than earlier projections due to flight suspensions and operating restrictions affecting some Middle East routes.

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