Filling planes is obviously the top priority of any airline, given Cathay Pacific's resolve not to cut frequencies and routes. The more tickets are sold, the more cost-effective the flights. They may not be profitable, but the losses are at least contained. Cathay is the key. Other airlines followed.
Manila is another discount haven, at least in dollar terms.
Now temporarily grounded, Cebu Pacific had dramatically reduced domestic fares, forcing PAL to do the same. Another beneficiary of Philippine deregulation is Grand Air, which won the right to fly international routes along with fellow newcomer Air Philippines. For Hong Kong, there are Cathay, PAL and Emirates, among others. For Taipei, you have Eva Air and China Airlines. She also believes another round of discounts could happen if passenger loads remain light.