Tan, the other reality is that higher fares will empty the planes faster than the terrorists. None of the carriers can fly empty jets indefinitely- our only way out is to keep the fares down and operate fewer flights. And safety isn't the issue for the pax, it's the inconvenience being imposed by the futile "security measures"

now in place; the check-in process takes more than an hour for 45-minute flight so more travellers are choosing to drive.