This last year has shown how delicate a balance exists between all constituent parts of our travel industry. Airlines, airports, air navigation, governments, travel trade, hoteliers, tourism institutions, aircraft manufacturers and above all, consumers have faced uncertainty and change. Most changes have been sudden, some have been successful, and others have proved difficult.

Main beneficiaries of recent relaxations in price and entry rules have, so far, been some scheduled airlines (through increased revenue) and some passengers (through lower fares). Airports, charter airlines, people living near airports, tourism institutions, even governments, have all shown less enthusiasm (especially at peak times).