I took the first flight out of Iloilo back to Manila during a recent trip to the city. I also took an opportunity to take some pictures of the terminal including the part when we lined up to enter the terminal. Security was strict (as is necessary for such facilities) so there was a single line to control the inflow of passengers. There’s nothing really new for departures except a few new cafes inside the pre-departure area. The shops prior to the final security check were still closed at the time so I could not do some final pasalubong shopping. I can only imagine that passengers directly bound for international destinations would need to pass through the immigration booths at the terminal.

Queue of passengers entering the terminal – there was a single file for the initial inspection by airport security. Well-wishers are not allowed inside the airport unless there is prior clearance from the airport authorities.

North wing pre-departure area – the shops were already open early in the morning

A glance back to the center of the terminal where passengers emerge from the final security check.

Passengers catching an NBA post-game interview while waiting for the boarding call.

We were initially assigned to board at Gate 3 of the airport terminal.

Cafe near Gate 3 that is also designated as a smoking area.

Later, we were transferred to Gate 5 at the other end of the terminal.

Waiting passengers seated facing Gate 5. There are also cafes and fast food line along this terminal wing.

Designated enclosed smoking area near Gate 5.

Fellow passengers walking on the bridge towards our aircraft.

The first flight out of Iloilo to Manila is via Cebu Pacific. The second flight is via Philippine Airlines whose plane is shown unloading baggage as it arrived as we were boarding our aircraft.

View inside the tube as we proceeded to board our aircraft.

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