THE Philippines is planning to hold air talks with the United States and nine other countries to increase flight frequencies and expand tourism opportunities, according to the Department of Transportation.

'To improve international connectivity in the post-pandemic era, the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) is planning to conduct air consultation talks with various governments, such as the United States, Australia, Thailand, [the] United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Qatar, Ethiopia, India, Oman and Seychelles,' Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said.