• One of the major modes of travel in which travelers are chartered from one tourist destination to another.

• Without this industry, other tourism industries, like car rentals, hotels and resorts, food establishments, and tourist spots, will be at a standstill.

• People are availing of this mode of transport because of low fare costs and promos.

• People patronize air transport because it provides easy access to tourism destinations around the world.

• Typically, these tourists are budget-and time-conscious, but they also want to broaden their horizons in terms of culture from all parts of the globe.

• Air transport is also being patronized by businessmen who frequently travel to other countries for meetings and appointments.

According to the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG), the industry is classified into two sectors (ATAG, 2008):

Civil Aviation sector

• comprised of airports, airlines, air navigation service providers, and activities that directly serve passengers or provide airfreight services.

Civil Aerospace sector

• comprises the manufacture and maintenance of aircraft systems, frames, and engines, as well as aviation-specific ground equipment.

• The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has 230 member airlines, comprising 93% of scheduled international air traffic.

International Air Transport Association Member AirlinesAirline Name IATA Designator Country

Air Canada AC CanadaAir China CA ChinaAir Europa UX SpainAir France AF FranceAir India AI & IC IndiaAir Macau NX Macao (Sar), ChinaAir NewZealand NZ NewZealandAll NipponAirways NH JapanBritishAirways BA United KingdomCathay Pacific CX Hong Kong (Sar), ChinaChina Airlines CI Chinese TaipeiContinental Airlines CO United StatesDelta Airlines DL United StatesEtihad Airways EY United Arab EmiratesEVA Air BR Chinese TaipeiJapanAirlines JL JapanKLM KL NetherlandsKoreanAir KE Korea,Republic of

Some of the major airlines in the Philippines

• First airline in Asia and a Formerly one of the largest Asian airlines

• First chartered flight on March 1941

• First Asian airlines that crossed the Pacific via a Manila-Oakland route to the United States

• In May 2008, PAL Express was introduced; its premier mission is to offer international routes, paving the way for cheaper travel around the country

• Philippine Airlines serves 31 destinations in the Philippines and 36 overseas destinations in Southeast Asia, East Asia, Middle East, Oceania,North America and Europe.

• the takeover of San Miguel Corporation in 2012, has been taking steps towards reestablishing itself as one of Asia's premier carriers.

Aircraft Routes Notes

Airbus A319-100 Short haulAsia, Domestic

All fitted with new interior.Mabuhay Class seats with IFE/AVOD.

Airbus A320-200 Short haulAsia, Guam,Australia, Domestic

All fitted with new interior.Mabuhay Class seats with IFE/AVOD.

Airbus A321neo Short- to medium-haul international and domesticAsia

Ordered on August 28, 2012[67]EIS: 2015

Airbus A321-200 Short- to medium-haul international and domesticAsia

iPads will be provided to passengers in lieu of in-seat personal AVOD screens. Remaining orders will be fitted with Sharklets. Replaces Airbus A319 and A320.

• Known for its low fare and great value strategy

• Now operating a fleet of 21 Airbus (10 A319 and 11 A320) and 8 ATR 72-500 aircraft, it is the youngest fleet in the Philippines

• It offers international flights to Bangkok, Guangzhou, Ho Chi Minh, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kaohsiung, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Macau, Osaka, Busan, Shanghai, Seoul, Singapore, and Taipei.

• It has partnered with other establishments like car rentals, accommodations, and travel and tours insurance.

• Cebu Pacific carried 12,3 million passengers in 2012 and is now the largest carrier in the Philippines.

Cebu Pacific fleet

Aircraft Passengers

Airbus A319-100 156

Airbus A320-200 179/180

Airbus A321neo 220

Airbus A330-300 436

• Formerly known as Asian Spirit, it offers flights to 18 local destinations

• It is operated by AMY Holdings Corporation (AHC)

• It started its operations in 2008

• first airline in the Philippines to be run as a cooperative.

• Less than a year after AirAsia and Zest Air's strategic alliance, the two companies have rebranded as AirAsia Zest.

Aircraft

Aircraft In service

Airbus A320-200 15

the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), the regulating body of the Government of

the Republic of the Philippines for civil aviation, suspended Zest Air flights until further notice due

to safety issues

Top Ten Best Airports in the World

2009 Rankings

Airport

1. IncheonInternationalAirport

2. HongKongInternationalAirport

3. SingaporeChangi

4. Zurich

5. Munich

6. Kansai

7. KualaLumpur

8. Amsterdam

9. CentrairNagayo

10. Auckland

Philippine Setting