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Demand collapses 81.09% at Asia-Pacific airlines
February 1st 2021
Figures from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) published late last week showed carriers in the region flew 69.5 million international passengers in calendar 2020, down 81.9% from 383.5 million in the prior corresponding period. Read More » Available Seat Kilometres were down 74.2% and demand tumbled 80.6%. "Looking ahead, many industry challenges remain as restrictions on cross border travel will continue to affect air travel demand in 2021," AAPA director general, Subhas Menon, said in a statement. "We encourage governments to step up coordination efforts on cross border risk mitigation measures and health protocols," he said.