LAPU-LAPU CITY – The Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) has received accreditation from the Airports Council International-Airport Health Accreditation (ACI-AHA) in recognition of the health and safety measures implemented in its Terminals 1 and 2.
Under the ACI-AHA accreditation, Terminals 1 and 2 have met the global airport standards such as the ACI Aviation Business Restart and Recovery guidelines; ICAO Council Aviation Restart Task Force (CART) recommendations, as well as other industry best practices.
With this accreditation, MCIA was recognized as one of the airports globally driving best industry practices for safe travel during the pandemic. The Airport Health Accreditation Certification was awarded to MCIA on January 26.
According to GMR MEGAWIDE Cebu Airport Corporation (GMCAC) President Louie Ferrer, safety is the number one priority at MCIA, especially during this health crisis.
Ferrer said GMCAC was committed to implement and deliver best practices in the airport industry, particularly concerning the health and safety of passengers, the airport staff, and the public.
“This health crisis is one that all airport stakeholders and all Filipinos should address, and we are thankful to our partners at MCIA for making safety their number one priority,” Ferrer added.
Airports Council International (ACI) is a global body representing the world’s airport authorities and airports’ interests with governments and international organizations, developing standards, policies, and recommended practices for airports.
Ferrer underscored that the ACI Airport Health Accreditation proved that MCIA has
demonstrated to passengers, staff, regulators, and government that it prioritizes health and safety in a measurable, established manner.
It also validated its own measures throughout the facilities and processes thereby reassuring the travelling public that professional excellence is being implemented to maintain safe hygienic facilities, and it promoted best practices and aligns efforts across the industry to ensure harmonization between ICAO global guidance and industry implementation, MCIA press statement said.