With the ever-advancing development in the aviation industry, higher availability of air travel has lowered the price of air tickets. Whether or not a cut in price is necessary has sparked off a heated debate, as some convey that cheap air tickets provide the majority with the opportunity to explore the world, while others question the surge in this means of commute would give rise to a plethora of environmental issues and thus support a rise in price. Given the pros and cons, I agree that travelling by air should be affordable, and I will examine the benefits of travelling for personal development and the adverse effect it brings to the environment.