The airports that have various airlines and passengers going in and out of the country these days have reinforced a lot of airport safety procedures. This is most true for local airports in the Philippines whether it’s the Ninoy Aquino International Airport or other regional airports found in other populous provinces like Cebu, Davao, Palawan, or the Southern Mindanao area. These safety aspects cover not only the external parts of an airport, but also the internal facilities like the inspection area, lobbies, waiting areas, retail shops and restaurants, and the airport’s terminal. If you are in need of any terminal updates or flight safety information you should definitely check out the airport’s website. Look for links that will take you directly to major safety topics like operational safety and safety management.
Those two aforementioned topics cover important aspects of airport terminal safety, this is essential for you to know when you are in a flight. Just make sure to get to read them before your flight so that you can have an idea on what precautions and procedures to do in case of an emergency. There is also a special section in danger prevention when in terminals which is quite interesting so that you can know what to do when immersed in an emergency situation. Get to know best emergency routes in and out of the terminals, identify the points of interest and the locations of airport staff and security personnel so that you know who to turn to when there is an emergency. Another important aspect of being “airport terminal safety readiness€ is having a map to identify locations; you can find one in the website of the airport you have booked a flight with. Keep this close to your documents so that you can familiarize yourself with the places that you have to go to. Safety Considerations on Airport Terminal Buildings
Keep in mind that the facilities in airport terminal buildings are spacious and laid out to minimize passenger delays and maximize the time of travelers arriving from the terminal entry point to the aircraft itself. Airports in the Philippines like the Manila International airport maximize their facility space and layout to lessen overcrowding which sometimes cause minor injuries. This is evident in the Manila International Airport’s four terminals that have wide spaces for travelers. There’s also the consideration of nearby machinery and airport equipment that near to the proximity of passengers. Almost all of the airport safety countermeasures distance machines like the baggage conveyors, x-ray machines, scanners, and other machinery.
There are also structural standards reinforced in airport terminals, here are several of them that are important to take note of:
- Emergency evacuation routes, signs, and markings inside the terminals
- “Panic” safety hardware are installed inside of exterior doors and emergency exits
- There must be proper allocation of safety features (i.e. safety bars) for people with disabilities
Stairs, ladders ,and ramps should be free of obstacles and cleaned
- There must be convenient and safe heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in passenger frequented areas inside the terminal
- Fire safety systems like sprinklers and extinguishers should be ready and available for use at all times
- All electrical and power systems must be maintained and installed properly
The majority of the safety procedures and considerations in airport terminals are strictly reinforced and help in the continuing operation of every airport in the Philippines. But at times, they have varying standards especially for those in regional airports. For a more safe and convenient flight, just keep to the basic information to ensure your own safety. It wouldn’t hurt to adhere to little bits of safety tips from airports every once in a while.
{Additional information: Eugene Airport, Fine Airport, LaGuardia Parking}
