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Streamlined check-in process. Saves time. We only hear of the advantages of integrating terminal fees to ticket price. But have you ever thought of the flip side of this move? Have you ever tried booking a promo fare which is non-refundable and then cancel your flight? The ticket price is non-refundable but should the terminal fee be the same?

Starting today March 1, Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) will start collecting terminal fees when booking airline tickets. The terminal fee in Mactan-Cebu International Airport is 200 Pesos. The move is part of the on-going effort to improve customer experience in local airports in the country. Last August 2012, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has begun implementing the same scheme on passengers using the Terminal 1, 2 and 3. The results show improved passenger flow, saving time usually spent lining up in terminal fee booths The departure hall of Mactan Cebu International Airport on Mactan Island. (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Located in Lapu-lapu City, Mactan Island, the  Mactan-Cebu International Airport is the second primary gateway of the Philippines. It is a fast growing trade center for both domestic and international traffic with 602 commercial flights weekly transporting 10,223 passengers daily. Last 2010, MCIA handled over 5.7 Million passeng...