Luchtvaartnieuws / binnen en buitenland.

[Ronny55]

Dat is inderdaad het gevolg van vriendjes politiek ...je krijgt mensen op postjes die het gewoon niet kunnen waarmaken . Heb daar zelf zowat jaren mee overweg moeten kunnen, mijn Rchtstreekse baas toendertijd , ook zo'n vrienjespolitieke benoeming had moeite om het voorste van het achterste van een varken te onderscheiden, opdrachten geven die op niks trokken en als het misliep de paraplu open van "dat heb ik niet gecommandeerd". Na 3 jaar eindelijk weggepromoveerd....
Het is hier in de  wel een algemene regel , het is niet omdat hij manager is dat hij het managed of zich veranwoordelijk voelt. Voor alles wat misloopt vinden ze wel een zondebok.

Zakken vullen  Verantwoordelijkheid 

[Kano]

Tja, het is de Filipijnen. En daar spelen de drie C's een belangrijke rol.

CONNECTIE         CORRUPTIE         CHANTAGE

[rudi777]

CONCEPTIE

[Kano]

Cebu intl airport relaxes shoe policy


GMA May 23, 2013

Barring any sudden security alerts, airport authorities in Cebu province are relaxing their policy on the removal of shoes at the final security screening checkpoint.

In a post on its Facebook page Wednesday, the Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority said they will adopt the "no removal of shoes" policy under normal security conditions.

"Effective immediately, MCIAA is hereby adopting the policy on non-removal of shoes at the Final X-ray/Security Screening Checkpoint, provided that the alarm is not triggered when a passenger/airport user (with shoes on) passes the Walk-Through Metal Detector," it said.

This would apply under Security Condition (SECCO) 1, it said.

But it also said a passenger may still have to remove his or her shoes under SECCO 1 if:

- The walk-through metal detector alarm is triggered by an airport user upon entry
- The airport user was randomly selected - at least one out of every 20 airport users for shoe screening
- Threat levels are elevated and corresponding security measures are implemented
- When the walk-through metal detector equipment is not working or unavailable, and manual searches shall be conducted.

Mandatory shoe removal

Mandatory shoe removal may apply when enhanced measures are adopted for Security Conditions (SECCO) 2 and 3.

Under SECCO 2, all departing passengers, their cabin baggage and items carried shall continue to be screened at the security screening checkpoints.

"Mandatory removal of shoes for security screening on all airport users will be imposed at the Security Screening Checkpoint. In addition, redundancy screening may be conducted at each departure gate as the airline operator may deem necessary," it said.

Under SECCO 3, all departing passengers, their cabin baggage and items carried shall continue to be screened at the Security Screening Checkpoints.

Mandatory removal of shoes for security screening on all airport users will be imposed at the Security Screening Checkpoint.

Also, all passengers, their cabin baggage and items carried shall also be screened or searched again at each departure gate by the airline operator.  – ELR, GMA News


Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/309634/news/regions/cebu-intl-airport-relaxes-shoe-policy

[Kano]

Gov't eyes Clark as main international airport


by Henry Omaga Diaz, ABS-CBN News Posted at 05/28/2013

MANILA, Philippines - Transportation and Communications Secretary Jun Abaya on Tuesday said the government is studying several options to deal with Metro Manila's airport woes.

He said the President Benigno Aquino and his Cabinet are seriously thinking of declaring Clark as the main international gateway instead of the current Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

However, since the move to Pampanga is not immediate, the government is spending P150 million to fix NAIA-1.

The government will also rehabilitate the airport's water and electrical lines.

Government is also fixing the NAIA-3 to help decongest Terminal 1.

Meantime, the DOTC is planning on moving small aircraft operations to Sangley Point while Air Force operations will be moved to Cagayan de Oro.

Clark expansion

The expansion of Clark International Airport's passenger terminal is expected to be completed by September, in time for the launch of new flights by a Middle East-based carrier, according to Victor Jose Luciano, president and chief executive officer at Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC).

"The existing terminal can only accommodate two million passengers annually, while the new passenger terminal expansion will further boost its capacity to 4 to 5 million passengers annually. The expansion project is expected to be completed by September," he said in an earlier statement.

Luciano said CIAC expects passenger volume at the airport to reach 2 million this year, after the number hit 408,895 in the first quarter alone.

"We expect this to further increase as we are anticipating the start of the Emirates non-stop daily flights between Dubai and Clark and vice versa on October 1," Luciano said.

Clark Airport hosts various local and international carriers such as Air Asia Berhad of Malaysia, Air Asia Philippines, PAL Express, Seair-Tiger Airways, Cebu Air Inc. (Cebu Pacific), Jin Air, Asiana Airlines, and Dragonair.

Last year, the airport saw a 69% increase in passenger volume to 1.3 million from 767,000 in 2011.

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/05/28/13/dotc-chief-offers-options-solve-naia-woes

[Kano]

Secondary runway to ease air traffic



By Eric B. Apolonio | Posted on May. 30, 2013

The Civil Aviation Authority has opened secondary Runway 31 to decongest the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Applying its May 28, 2013 circular, the agency said aircraft not exceeding 5,682 kilograms will be allowed to take-off from 9 to 10:59 a.m. and 4 p.m. to sunset under a directive of Transport Secretary Joseph Abaya.

Records show that NAIA handles about 550 aircraft movements daily with 450 planes using main runway 06-24 while 100 planes take the old domestic airports  Runway 13-31.

NAIA handles 65 percent of all landings and takeoffs with domestic airports taking the remainder.

Planners are considering Clark airport to replace NAIA as the country's gateway. In the roadmap is a high-speed train system to ferry passengers to and from Metro Manila and surrounding provinces.

A crowded urban center around NAIA terminals, land traffic, threat of terror attacks and the prevailing risk of bird strikes have been cited among the reasons to move the international airport to Pampanga where the US military used to operate its airbase.


Source: http://manilastandardtoday.com/2013/05/30/secondary-runway-to-ease-air-traffic/

[Kano]

Philippine Airlines opens new Australian routes


By MST Lifestyle | Posted on May. 30, 2013

Want to see war bunkers in a park named after Charles Darwin? Feel like hopping on a four-wheel drive to go camping or whale-watching on an island made of sand? Wonder what's it's like to walk through vineyards and sample some of the world's best wines?

There's one place where you can experience all that and more, and the country's flag carrier can take you there.

Starting June 1, Philippine Airlines is flying weekly to new destinations in the land Down Under, Australia, home to around 300,000 Filipinos and currently the 6th biggest source of tourists to the Philippines. The new destinations, Brisbane, Perth, and Darwin, are the latest additions to its Australian routes, which already include Sydney and Melbourne.

The new frequencies, which will boost PAL's total seat capacity to 7,400 weekly to these new points, effectively make it the most active Philippine carrier plying the Manila-Australia-Manila route.

The new flights also augur well for Filipino travellers to Australia, as well as the 5,000 Australian expatriates living in the Philippines.

Here's a brief look at these new destinations.

Darwin

Darwin is the capital city in the Northern Territories. It has grown from a pioneer outpost and small port into a modern and multi-cultural city. Its coastal areas are home to recreational reserves, extensive beaches and excellent fishing grounds. Among its noteworthy tourist attractions are Adelaide River, where you can chance upon crocodiles; the Northern Territories, built on hillside gardens in the center of the Darwin business district, and Charles Darwin National Park, notable for its World War II-era bunkers and war memorabilia.

Perth Bell Tower

Located in the southeast corner of Queensland, Australia, the hilly city of Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the state of Queensland. Brisbane has an oasis of seaside villages, natural islands, and an abundance of wildlife.

Noteworthy attractions include: the central business district; Bribie Island, a national park with forestry plantations; Moreton Island, a large sand island and a popular destination for four-wheel driving, camping, and whale-watching, and North Stradbroke Island, the second-largest sand island in the world, which features townships, a museum, a marine research station, and Point Lookout, a major tourist destination.

Perth

Perth is the capital city of Western Australia. As the fourth largest city down under, it is known for being laid-back, quiet, and safe. Because of its proximity to Southeast Asia and Africa, it has a diverse cuisine that reflects its own cultural diversity. Places worthy of a visit include Perth's vineyards, as well as the Perth Bell Tower, a highlight of the Perth nighttime skyline.

Philippine Airlines flies the Manila-Darwin-Brisbane route thrice weekly starting June 1, and the Manila-Darwin-Perth route beginning June 2 with four weekly flights. Travel to Australia in comfort and style via PAL's Airbus 320-200 and experience "at home" service by a highly-trained, professional cabin crew, as you enjoy in-flight cuisine specially-created by the country's top chefs.  For more information, log on to www.philippineairlines.com or call PAL Reservations at 855-8888.


Source: http://manilastandardtoday.com/2013/05/30/philippine-airlines-opens-new-australian-routes/

[Kano]

Lawmaker slams PAL directive on late check-in fee


Sun.Star Network Online Today, 07:31:33 PM

MANILA -- A member of Congress on Saturday slammed flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) for issuing a new directive which imposes a P1,500 fine on passengers who fail to report in the check-in counter 45 minutes before the time of their departure.

Iloilo Representative Jerry Trenas said PAL's rule is a violation of the Air Passenger Bill of Rights, which has been in effect since last year as he urged the House committee on transportation to conduct an investigation on the supposed unlawful memorandum.

The lawmaker said PAL should reimburse or compensate all of their passengers who were forced to pay the P1,500 fine and those who forfeited their air fares because of its directive.

"Ripping-off your clients is certainly not a good way to do business," Trenas said.

Under its memorandum dated May 7, 2013, PAL have imposed a P1,500 fine as "late check -in fee" for "passengers who reports at the check-in counter less than 45 minutes prior to departure."

"What if the passenger in front of me has so many luggage that needs to be checked-in, is it my fault that it took the PAL check-in personnel too much time to process his ticket? Setting the cut-off on the check-in counter and not on the check-in line is a gross violation of our Air Passenger Bill of Rights," Trenas said.

Under Section 3 of the Joint Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC)-Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Administrative Order no. 01 which provided the legal framework for the Air Passenger Bill of Rights, "a passenger within the air carrier's cordoned or other designated check-in area as herein defined at least one hour before the published ETD (estimated time of departure) shall not be considered late or a no-show, and shall not be denied check-in".

It likewise states that "the carrier shall exert utmost diligence in ensuring that passengers within the cordoned or other designated check-in area and/or lined up at the check-in counters are checked in for their flights before the check-in deadline."

"The provisions of the DOTC-DTI directive are self-explanatory. You can't be considered late when you are already in the designated check-in area prior to the 45-minute cut-off period and therefore, it would be illegal and it would be against the law for PAL to be charging any late checked-in fine," Trenas said. (Kathrina Alvarez/Sunnex


Source: Sunstar

[Ketelbinkie]

Dat congreslid heeft wel een punt. Ik heb zo wie zo al geen hoge hoed op van de efficiency enz. bij de incheckbalie op een  luchthaven. Sta me soms te verbijten, houd amper nagels over  , maar goed een diepe zucht en vooruit met de geit. Nog een hele lange, lange weg te gaan voordat je als consument wordt gerespecteerd, praat ik nog niet eens over je recht halen bij zo'n lvmij als.

[Ronny55]

Het zou misschien ook een goed idee zijn de passagier 1500 peso uit te keren voor deleted flight ....Laat het mes dan maar langs twee kanten snijden.