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PATA presents today results of study on possible new air routes
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Posted on Jan 25 2006
The Pacific Asia Travel Association would present today the results of a study that aims to identify new air route opportunities for the CNMI and Guam, following the pullout of Japan Airlines’ regular flights to the islands.
Acting Marianas Visitors Authority executive director Tess Castro said the presentation of the study before the tourism industry players would be held at the Saipan World Resort this morning.
The MVA and the Commonwealth Ports Authority, together with the Guam Visitors Bureau and the Guam International Airport Authority, asked PATA to conduct the study.
The study aims to identify not only new air route opportunities, but also to assess their viability and to develop an action plan.
According to PATA, its technical partner, Airport Strategy & Marketing Limited, is the leading route development company in the world.
“ASM has assisted numerous airports to secure new air services, build their revenues, and develop their regions,” PATA said.
It said the withdrawal of JAL from the region confirms the “fragile nature of tourism markets and air routes.”
With the study, PATA said the CNMI and Guam would have a blueprint by which route opportunities could be pursued and secured for the islands.
