Philippine agents suffer from EU flight ban
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The recent blacklisting of all Philippine airlines from EU airspace has had a significant impact on travel agents in the country. The Manila Times reported Maria Paz Alberto, President of the Philippine Travel Agencies Association, as saying that agents in the country are only achieving around a tenth of potential revenues due to the ban, which has led to a decline in bookings for travel to the Philippines.
“Although no Philippine carrier flies directly to Europe, the blacklisting [has resulted in] the issuance of negative travel advisories on the Philippines and the non-issuance of travel insurance for those going to the country,” Ms Alberto was quoted saying. “Inter-island tours
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