- Deeper Revenue Hit from COVID-19[Mar. 24, 2020]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) updated its analysis of the revenue impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global air transport industry. Owing to the severity of travel restrictions and the expected global recession, IATA now estimates that industry passenger revenues could plummet $252 billion or 44% below 2019's figure. This is in a scenario in which severe travel restrictions last for up to three months, followed by a gradual economic recovery later this year.
- IATA Thanks Governments for Support but More Need to Step Up[Mar. 24, 2020]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the support of those governments around the world that have provided financial relief to airlines and urged other governments to follow suit before more damage is done.
- COVID-19 and Aviation: Lessons Learned from China[Mar. 24, 2020]
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- Suspension of Global Airlines amid COVID-19 Pandemic[Mar. 24, 2020]
The COVID-19 has spread around the world, with more than 170 countries and regions reporting confirmed cases of the virus. In such a severe situation, a number of airlines began to suspend international flights, or even cancel all flights.
- COVID-19 Outbreak and Global Airport Operation[Mar. 24, 2020]
Trends of COVID-19 Outbreak and Flight Completion in China
- Latest Updates on COVID-19 Aviation Impact (Mar 17 - 23, 2020)[Mar. 24, 2020]
CHINA
- State-Owned Airlines Post Sluggish Performance Amid Epidemic[Mar. 19, 2020]
China's three major carriers all posted sluggish operational data in February, in the wake of the global novel coronavirus epidemic, according to their statements released on Wednesday. However, the domestic air travel market is starting to pick up in March.
- Friendship from Afar: Xiamen Airlines Donates Masks to KLM[Mar. 20, 2020]
On the early morning of March 18, Flight MF811 departed for Amsterdam, carrying 20,000 masks donated by Xiamen Airlines also the friendship of the carrier to its foreign partner, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. The flight landed at noon on the same day in Beijing time and was welcomed by Pieter Elbers, President and CEO of KLM, who also expressed heartfelt gratitude for the support from Xiamen.
- Australia Bans Non-Residents from Entering Country on Coronavirus Fears[Mar. 19, 2020]
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday all non-citizens and non-residents would be banned from entering the country from 9 pm (1000 GMT) Friday.
- New Zealand Shuts Border to All Foreigners to Curb Spread of Coronavirus[Mar. 19, 2020]
New Zealand closed its borders to all foreigners from midnight on Thursday, as it stepped up efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus in the country.