To cut travel costs, airlines seek lower fees, extended runwaysMANILA, Philippines — The country’s largest carriers have scored the government for seemingly placing all the blame on them for high local travel costs, pointing to other factors such as airport charges and infrastructure inadequacies that need to be addressed. In a statement, the Air Carriers Association of the Philippines (ACAP) said it is open to working with the government in its efforts to bring down the cost of domestic travel. For one, ACAP reminded the government that airlines have to pay airport fees that push up their flying costs. Given this, ACAP wants the government to find ways to resolve structural issues that contribute to the costliness of domestic travel. The group said now is the best time to lower travel costs, as Filipinos are taking trips more often than before the pandemic.

Source: Philippine Star February 03, 2026 16:45 UTC