While every regional government over the years has clamoured for more international connectivity, Peter Cerda, regional vice president of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) believes better dialogue is needed on this issue.
In a one-on-one interview with the Sunday Business Guardian at the CAPA Centre for Aviation Airlines Summit, which was held at the Hyatt Regency last week, Cerda explained that it’s not that easy to start a new route, particularly with the challenges the industry is facing, such as lack of manpower and aircraft.
He said airlines are very selective in terms of opening new routes or increasing capacity.