I have to agree with Phil, as I don't see what any of the "officials" in Belize can do to lower U.S. carrier airfares to Belize. Travel experts predict fares will likely not get cheaper, at least for the immediate future.

I just returned yesterday from 10 days in Belize - was in Punta Gorda, Placenica and San Pedro. I have spent almost every Thanksgiving for the last 10 years in Belize and was stunned to see the lack of travelers. All three places I visited are really hurting for tourists and the plane down was only half full. Airlines have no reason or incentive to lower airfare right now and who wants to see Belize become another mass tourism destination like Cancun?