Laguindingan: The Laguindingan International Airport (LIA) and Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA) have welcomed 1.02 million domestic travelers in the first quarter of 2026, signaling a strong start for regional connectivity, their private operator Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC) announced on Thursday.
According to Philippines News Agency, AIC vice president and head of airports business Rafael Aboitiz stated, "The sustained demand we are seeing at both Laguindingan and Bohol-Panglao international airports reflects the enduring value of regional connectivity and the growing confidence of travelers exploring opportunities, destinations, and experiences across the country."
LIA has served 616,661 domestic passengers during the first quarter. Domestic connectivity to and from LIA is available via Manila, Cebu, Davao, and Iloilo. This highlights the increasing mobility of Northern Mindanao residents and visitors, reinforcing LIA's role as a key gateway to one of the Philippines' fastest-growing regions, AIC noted.
BPIA, on the other hand, welcomed over 412,000 domestic passengers during the same period. BPIA caters to domestic flights to and from Manila, Davao, Iloilo, Clark, and El Nido. "As one of the country's premier tourism destinations and home to the country's first and only UNESCO Global Geopark, Bohol remains a major draw for Filipino travelers seeking leisure, cultural, and nature-based experiences, contributing to stable passenger volumes at BPIA," the operator mentioned.
Meanwhile, AIC remains focused on enhancing passenger experience through phased improvements and reconfigurations, strengthening operational excellence, and supporting industry partners in expanding connectivity across key regional destinations.
