This is a continuation of the previous article providing updates on NAIA Terminal 1. The terminal is currently being renovated and what used to be the most maligned terminal in the country has improved both in terms of facilities (including the toilets!) and processes (immigration was efficient when I passed through). Here are more photos of the terminal from my recent trip.

The same Duty Free shops were there. The lighting was basically the same but area seems cleaner than before.

There are few Duty Free shops are T1 compared to other international terminals, which are like shopping malls in terms of selections (e.g., Changi, Hong Kong, etc.).

Many areas have been cordoned off for the renovation works at the terminal.

A welcome sight for many, especially those wanting to have a decent cup of coffee or tea would be the Starbucks at T1.

One of the new concessionaires at Terminal 1 is a welcome sight to passengers who before had to make do with food and drink stands that weren’t as attractive.

Another new concessionaire is this coffee shop at T1 offering what looked like fairly prices (for an airport) drinks, sandwiches and meals.

The corridor to our boarding gate has been repaired and cleaned. The carpets no longer looked filthy and were not smelly.

Japan Airlines aircraft docked at T1 sporting its original (retro) logo

Vacant slot and available airbridge at T1

Another look at the renovated and cleaned corridors to the boarding gates

A China Southern Airlines plane at NAIA Terminal 1

Passenger lounge under renovation

Shared lounges for First Class and Business Class passengers of several airlines

Stairs and escalators to the pre-departure area and boarding gates

Souvenir shop at the pre departure area

Final baggage inspection before the waiting area near the boarding gate

Boarding gate for my flight

There were plenty of available seats as passengers only started to arrive at the pre departure area. The seats were basically the same ones here when I last used T1. Though not needing to be reupholstered, these require proper and regular cleaning considering all the people who have gone through the airport.

I will post again soon on Terminal 1 but from the arrival perspective.

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