MANILA, Philippines - Several large foreign aircraft parked at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) since the war began in the Middle East are set to be transferred to Clark International Airport and other major regional hubs to decongest the country's main gateway. According to the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), these aircraft have been grounded in Manila since February 28, 2026, when the United States and Israel began attacking Iran. MIAA General Manager Eric Ines admitted that parking space for aircraft is becoming scarce, as NAIA has become crowded with planes due to widespread airspace closures triggered by the crisis. The MIAA chief declined to name the foreign carriers or specify how many planes remained at the remote parking area. Operations to the Middle East remain irregular due to volatile airspace conditions. Ines reported that 372 flights at NAIA have been affected so far, including cancellations from major carriers like Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific. Ines clarified that airline operations have not been completely suspended. Depending on airspace availability, some flights - including those from Etihad Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Kuwait Airways - are still able to depart. "There are some flights, like yesterday (Thursday), where a Qatar Airways plane was able to depart for Doha. It's a matter of timing," Ines said.  He added that original schedules are no longer being followed, as departures now depend strictly on the safe availability of airspace. Despite the high number of flight disruptions, passengers flow at NAIA remains stable. The airport is currently handling a daily volume of 152,000 to 158,000 travelers.