There is also the realisation that airlines can help only to a certain extent. Many participants voiced frustration at having to constantly negotiate with the national airline and aviation authorities for more seat capacity. This problem is overcome entirely by opening up road travel. However, road-travel plans face both hardware and software concerns. In many countries, roads are in terrible condition with little signage, rest and recreation facilities or medical or police help.
Road laws are also a long way from being harmonised.
In some countries, security is a major problem. Until these issues are overcome, regional countries have to continue to facilitate air travel. Luang Prabang airport in Laos is now open to small-scale international traffic. Direct flights have been opened to Siem Reap in Cambodia, and Burma is developing its airport in Mandalay to take international flights. At all these airports, the trend is to start providing on-arrival facilities for citizens of those countries that need visas.