PHL implements International Passenger Service Charge (IPSC) Integration Scheme 

 Effective 01 February 2015, the Philippines will be implementing the International Passenger Service Charge (IPSC) Integration Program. This means that airport terminal fees will be integrated into the cost of airline tickets at point of sale.

The aim of the integration scheme is to address the congestion in all Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) terminals, caused by the increasing volume of passengers. The integration scheme conforms to international standard and practices of airports worldwide.

The integration will be implemented simultaneously by all airlines worldwide and shall also cover passengers transiting Manila to any destination point.

The Integration Program honors and recognizes all terminal fee exemptions mandated by law. These are:

·       Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) with valid Overseas Employment Certificates (OECs)

·       Muslim pilgrims endorsed by the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF)

·       Athletes endorsed by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC)

·       Others authorized by the Office of the President for exemption.

However, the above exempt passengers may also have to pay airport terminal fees under the following circumstances:

·       Airline tickets purchased online

·       Airline tickets purchased abroad

·       If no exemption certificate is presented when an exempted passenger purchases a ticket over the counter from an airline or travel agent in the Philippines.

In such cases, refund is allowed for exempted passengers who have been charged a terminal fee. To facilitate the refund process, the following documents must be presented:

·       Airport copy of the OEC

·       Any of the following showing payment of the terminal fee:

        o     E-ticket

       o     Itinerary receipt with O.R. or invoice.

·       Boarding pass

Refunds can be processed and paid at the NAIA Terminals on the day of the departure, 24 hours daily; or at the MIAA Administration Building, Collection Office, Ground Floor, MIA Road, Pasay City, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Mondays thru Fridays except holidays.

For further details on refund claims, please visit the link www.gov.ph/2014/10/01/miaa-memorandum-circular-no-08-s-2014. END