More airlines now support biometric check-in at NAIA

Traveling through Ninoy Aquino International Airport just got easier.

Its private operator, New NAIA Infra Corp., has announced that additional airlines now support biometric check-in procedures at the NAIA Terminals 1, 2, and 3. This update will help speed up the check-in and boarding process.

Here are the participating airlines:

• Terminal 1: Philippine Airlines (international destinations, excluding Middle East and Japan routes), Asiana Airlines (Korean nationals and foreign passengers with no visa requirements)
• Terminal 2: AirAsia Philippines, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines (all domestic destinations)
• Terminal 3: Cebu Pacific (all domestic and international destinations), AirAsia (all international destinations), United Airlines (foreign passengers with no visa requirements), Qatar Airways (all passengers), Air Canada (all passengers)

With the new biometric check-in, passengers on eligible flights only need to complete a quick facial scan. From there, they can print boarding passes and bag tags on their own, use self-service kiosks for luggage drops, and go through automated security lanes. Finally, facial recognition allows for seamless boarding at selected gates.

“These systems are already operational, and we are seeing more airlines come on board as integration is completed,” NNIC said. “As participation expands, more passengers will be able to move through check-in, security, and boarding more efficiently.”

NAIA also noted that travelers must scan their passports and complete their facial registration at self-check-in kiosks.

"This one-time setup allows you to use all automated lanes throughout your departure,” NAIA noted.