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IATA: “The world will rely on airlines and air connectivity to restore the global economy”

By Alastair Newport On Apr 24, 2020
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IATA (International Air Transport Association) has published new data detailing the risk to jobs from the financial crisis threatening European airlines and has called for urgent government action to preserve air services, but has also outlined ways of restarting the industry.

IATA’s analysis shows that the potential revenue loss by European carriers in 2020 has grown to USD 89 billion and passenger demand (measured in Revenue Passenger per kilometre) is projected to be 55% below 2019 levels. This is an increase over the previous estimates (released 24 March) of USD 76 billion and 46% respectively. Overall, we estimate that the present 90% collapse in air traffic puts around 6.7 million jobs at risk and could lead to a negative GDP impact of USD 452 billion across Europe. This equates to an additional 1.1 million jobs and USD 74 billion in GDP over the March estimates of 5.6 million jobs and USD 378 billion.

“Our latest impact assessment shows that the number of jobs at risk has increased to 6.7 million across Europe”

The increasing risk to jobs and GDP is due to a greater impact than previously expected from the air travel restrictions introduced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. IATA’s new analysis is based on a scenario of severe travel restrictions lasting for three months, with a gradual lifting of restrictions in domestic markets, followed by regional and intercontinental travel.

Impacts at national level include:

  • United Kingdom
    140 million fewer passengers resulting in a USD 26.1bn revenue loss, risking almost 661,200 jobs and around USD 50.3bn in contribution to the UK economy.
  • Spain 
    114 million fewer passengers resulting in a USD 15.5bn revenue loss, risking 901,300 jobs and USD 59.4bn in contribution to Spain’s economy.
  • Germany
    103 million fewer passengers resulting in a USD 17.9bn revenue loss, risking 483,600 jobs and USD 34bn in contribution to Germany’s economy.
  • Italy
    83 million fewer passengers resulting in a USD 11.5bn revenue loss, risking 310,400 jobs and USD 21.1bn in contribution to Italy’s economy.
  • France
    80 million fewer passengers resulting in a USD14.3bn revenue loss, risking 392,500 jobs and USD 35.2bn in contribution to France’s economy.

Rafael Schvartzman, IATA’s regional vice president for Europe, said:  “Every job created in the aviation industry supports another 24 jobs in the wider economy. Unfortunately, that means that when aviation jobs disappear, the impact is magnified across the economy. Our latest impact assessment shows that the number of jobs at risk has increased to 6.7 million across Europe. As airlines face an unprecedented liquidity crisis, we desperately need European government financial and regulatory support.“

While airlines fight for survival, the industry is looking to plan for a restart of air connectivity once restrictions begin to be lifted. A number of requirements to ensure a successful restart have been identified:

  • Confidence-building measures will be needed to encourage a return to travel. This will mean governments providing economic stimulus, and coordinated measures to ensure that travel is safe
  •  Governments should lean on the industry’s operational expertise to ensure efficient results
  • Global standards with mutual recognition will be essential for successful implementation
  • Any temporary measures introduced by governments should be exercised with a clear exit strategy.

“The world will rely on airlines and air connectivity to restore the global economy. A successful restart of the industry will be crucial. To help with that, IATA is hosting a series of regional summits to bring governments and key stakeholders together, to maximize the chances of an orderly restart. Harmonization and coordination of measures will be vital. And as always, we will be led by the science in terms of what can be implemented effectively,” said Schvartzman.

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