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Cheap Airlines Saved the Tourism Industry

March 23, 2007

Tiger, Air Macau, Air Asia, Cebu Pacific, the list goes on . . .

They have a different category. In fact, they have a separate terminal. But, like any transporation, if it will get you from point A to point B, why not?

These airways have saved the tourism industry. The events that transpired in September 11 almost destroyed air travel. Airlines were filing Chapter 11 left and right. No one seemed to be interested in flying anymore. Then came the high oil prices again delivering a big blow to tourism. The future seemed to be blurred because of these sequential events.

Then, budget fares was born. Airlines sprung into play that provided new alternatives. CHEAPER ALTERNATIVES.

The competition heated up and voila, a new industry dynamic surfaced. Lower prices kept people flying from one place to the other. Yeah the terrorist are still there, but we usually learn to adapt. So, not a problem.

One can go to any Asian country for just $ 100 bucks. Never was this possible 15 years ago. But now, it has turned into a flying bus.

Haven't tried though . . . I will still wait for it to develop itself. But this has kept airfares of the traditional airlines lower than before.

Competition in a free market is good. Consumers have better options . . . This is the main reason why I like the presence of cheap airlines. It keeps the cost in check and allows more people to travel. More jobs, more business.

CHEAP AIRLINES SAVED THE TOURISM INDUSTRY!


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