The increasing availability of low-cost airlines now lets people travel around the world. Some feel this is a positive development while others think it is negative overall. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Over the past few years, both accessibility and affordability of air travel are in a rise. This has made it possible for people to travel around the world and many perceive this as a positive development while contend this trend to be negative. Both these views are backed by legitimate reasons, in my opinion, this trend has the potential to change the tourism and economic map of the world.
People criticize the affordability revolution in air-travel due to its environmental concerns and the congestion in air-traffic. When ticket prices go down, more people choose to travel internationally. Airplanes emit hazardous gases into the atmosphere as a byproduct of its combustion depleting the air quality levels. Moreover, the increased demand of people who choose to travel in airplanes are often resolved by the introduction of newer air routes. Consequently, the air traffic may face frequent congestions at major destinations and would increase the cases of flight delays.
However, increased accessibility to air travels has dual benefits for both the people and the nations. People could now explore different places, food as well as the local cultures at affordable costs. Not only would many places of today transform into major attractions in future but they also drive in revenue to these nations. This is particularly true given that in many tourist destinations like Thailand and Maldives, tourism contributes to the major share of their economy.
In conclusion, airline travels have become affordable over the recent years and more people travel internationally today. While both sides are supported by valid claims, I contend that this trend is revolutionary for tourism and the economy of many nations.