Nowadays, more and more Filipinos travel by air. This is due in part to the aggressive marketing efforts of the airlines, the Department of Tourism and the tourism industry. Returning balikbayans treat relatives to tours around the country. It used to be that national and international conferences were held in Manila. Nowadays these are held in the provinces. Provincials who work in Manila go home more often than before. These days, people travel by air, not only because they have to, but because they love travel itself.

Unfortunately, the increase in the number of air travelers is accompanied by visible deterioration of travel facilities, whether these be airports, roads and places of accommodation. Delays in departure as well as traffic jams, whether on land, airport or sea have become the “new normal.”