The recent dispute between Transport Minister Anthony Loke and his predecessor Wee Ka Siong over ticket prices from the peninsula to East Malaysia highlights a persistent issue that has no simple solution, said industry experts.

They noted that this issue particularly crops up during holiday seasons like Hari Raya and Christmas as well as traditional festivals such as Gawai and Kaamatan.

However, airline experts do not agree to a fixed or ceiling price, as airlines still need to generate profits to sustain their business operations.

"Flight tickets are a function of supply and demand, determined by