The constant resurgence of covid-19, the closure of international markets and the loss of consumer confidence, postpone the beginning of the recovery of the air industry, a process that is predicted to be long in the context of the new business reality.
Friday, August 14, 2020
According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), in this context of business and economic crisis in a large number of countries at the global level, there is no evidence of strong growth in global demand for cargo and its progress continues to be an extraordinary challenge for airlines.
In some countries the airlines have already resumed their operations gradually and under strict safety protocols, but the companies have found a new reality that generates uncertainty, due to the constant outbreaks.
Alexandre De Juniac, General Director and CEO of IATA, told Laestrella.com.pa that "... 'In many parts of the world contagion continues to increase. All this bodes well for a longer and more painful recovery period for the industry and the global economy'. International passenger traffic remains virtually 'non-existent', despite a slight improvement in June compared to May, so the overall recovery of this market is 'slower' than expected."
The article adds that "... Meanwhile, many of the world's airlines are still bearing the brunt of a crisis in which cash expenses cannot be controlled in the short term and the sources of income from the activity are almost non-existent. Although many have chosen to stop their operations."
Specialists in the field believe that one of the great challenges facing the sector is related to biosanitary protocols and it will be necessary for countries to standardize them as soon as possible.
Avianca, Jetblue, Air Canada, Delta Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Volares, KLM, British Airways, Sun Country and West Jet, are the airlines that in November and December resume their flights to and from the country.
Due to the covid-19 outbreak, Costa Rican authorities decided to close their borders, but after a strict quarantine, air transport in the country began to be reactivated.
Restructuring of airlines, preference for direct flights, modifications in the routes operated and the use of smaller aircraft are some of the changes expected in the regional air market in the context of the new business normality.
Air traffic has virtually disappeared in the last three months, as governments in Central America have decided to close borders and suspend commercial flights to and from the region's airports as a result of the covid-19 outbreak.
As of June 16, El Salvador will begin the gradual opening of logistics services at the Cargo Terminal at the Oscar Romero Airport, and the re-establishment of commercial flights is scheduled to begin on August 6.
As part of the return to the new normal, after eliminating the restrictions imposed by the covid-19 outbreak, the Autonomous Port Executive Commission (CEPA) informed that the Cargo Terminal of the "San Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdamez" International Airport will begin with the gradual reopening of its export and import logistics services under strict biosecurity protocols.
The Colombian-born airline, which operates in all Central American countries, voluntarily filed for bankruptcy in the United States following the company's economic losses due to the spread of covid-19 globally.
This process was necessary due to the unpredictable impact of the covid-19 pandemic, which has caused a 90% decrease in global passenger traffic and is expected to reduce industry revenues worldwide by US$314 billion, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the company reported.
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