Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Wednesday that inconveniences such as delayed or canceled flights disrupt tourists' travel experiences and could negatively impact the country's tourism sector.
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During a hearing of the Senate Committee on Tourism and Public Services on Wednesday (June 21), Hontiveros said the distribution of food to passengers waiting at the airport is a clear indication that the flight will be delayed.
“I made a post online, I think it is possible, bottled water, or packed lunch at the airport, I go to the airport, I confirmed, my flight is delayed. Ngayon, maaaring tawanan na lang natin yan, pero sa mga nakaranas nyan sa kanilang mga holiday on archived leave, sangkaterbang abala, horror story at bangungot ang kasabay ng mga pagkaing iyan (According to an online post, when airline staff starts handing out ensaymada, bottled water or packed lunch at the airport, you should be nervous because it has been confirmed, your flight is delayed. Now, we I can just laugh about it, but for those who have experienced it during their vacation and have applied for leave, many problems, horror stories and nightmares go hand in hand with that food),” she said.
According to Hontiveros, the hearing was convened due to the many complaints from passengers about delayed and canceled flights.
