Commissioner Norman Tansingco Tansingco issued the statement after a Congolese passenger, who was earlier excluded, managed to leave the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3.
“This is a major security breach as the subject has been denied entry, yet was able to exit airport premises undetected. By law, it is the airline’s responsibility to secure him and ensure that he boards his flight back,” he added. During the hearing, CAB Executive Director Carmelo Arcilla said the violations and penalties in the 71-year-old Republic Act 776 or the “Civil Aeronautics Act of the Philippines” have not been revised and limits the fine to P5,000 for each violation.
Airline officials also informed the senators that the are undertaking measures and are coordinating with concerned government to address the situation effectively. Present were officials of Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and Air Asia Philippines. It also seeks to ensure that airlines are held accountable for any disruptions caused by these events, Castro added.
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