Aklan: Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on Tuesday highlighted the significance of a new passenger terminal for the Caticlan Airport in supporting the country's tourism industry and economy. In a press conference at Malaca±ang, Dizon said the new airport terminal, which has been delayed since 2009, is a significant boon to tourists due to its enhanced check-in counters, advanced security screening, and improved boarding gates.

According to Philippines News Agency, the new two-story terminal will span 36,470 square meters and feature six passenger boarding bridges and 36 check-in counters. Once completed, it will be capable of processing up to 3,000 passengers simultaneously, with a projected annual throughput of 7 million passengers. He credited the swift progress to strong public-private partnerships, particularly with San Miguel Corporation and Megawide Construction Corporation.

On Monday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the groundbreaking and laying of the time capsule for the construction of the new Caticlan Passenger Terminal Building at the Caticlan Airport in Aklan. The design-and-build contract for the terminal was awarded in 2024 to Megawide Construction Corporation. The facility is owned and operated by Trans Aire Development Holdings Corp. (TADHC), a subsidiary of San Miguel Corp. (SMC) Infrastructure. The airport serves as the most direct access point to Boracay Island, one of the Philippines' top beach destinations.