Open Skies

Open Wings to Open Skies “Open Skies agreements have vastly expanded international passenger and cargo flights to and from the United States, promoting increased travel and trade, enhancing productivity, and spurring high-quality job opportunities and economic growth” (http://www.state.gov). This statement is a manifestation of how Open Sky Policy affects a country’s economy and its nation, as well. From the previous statement, “travel and trade” was emphasized. This gives people an idea that this policy primarily focuses on its effect to tourism industry. What is Open Sky Policy? Why do a lot of countries aim to implement such policy? In fact, there are many requirements to first meet in order for a country to fully apply this kind of policy. Those requirements trigger issues and conflicts due to some factors that need to be considered such as airports’ locations, sustainability and airports’ capability of carrying larger aircrafts. This policy somewhat creates conflicts not only to the airport itself but also to the government bodies who are responsible for it. This paper includes the definition of Open Sky Policy, its effect to the economy especially in Philippine setting; issues that arose from it and the Philippines’ readiness to implement this policy.

“Freedom” and “Liberalization” are the two words that strike people’s minds whenever they hear the term “Open Sky Policy”. This policy or the so-called “liberalisation of air service agreements” simply allows foreign aircrafts or carriers to fly freely to a certain country and compete with other airline companies operating there. “The RP (Republic of the Philippines) open skies policy follows on with the initiative by the U.S. & some European nations to liberalize the rules for international aviation markets & minimize government intervention” (www.answers.yahoo.com). In summary, this policy forms broader opportunities for airline

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