Much is being said about various aspects of how the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis is affecting air transport and, consequently, the entire aviation sector. After years of uninterrupted growth, and with expectations of continuing to do so, all forecasts have had to be redrawn, as this crisis will not only affect 2020 figures but will force us to reconsider some aspects that have been unshakeable until now In the context of aviation.
We have a long road ahead of us to get the sector back on the growth path, so it is essential that we know exactly where we stand.
The inclusion of health prevention and protection criteria across all levels of air transport, from infrastructure management to passenger experience, will necessarily lead to A change in the parameters of the aviation business. It is to be expected that the scenario from the summer of 2020 will include aircraft with capacity limitations, lower occupancy on flights, more expensive tickets, and other circumstances. It should not be forgotten that this only adds to another series of self-imposed adjustments by the industry itself, such as the constant improvements in efficiency and the fight against climate change, aspects that will not lose their vigour in this new context.
In this infographics We have compiled some indicators that allow us to have a global perspective on three key scenarios: the status of the air transport sector before the crisis, the direct impact of COVID-19, and a profile-forecast on the evolution of the recovery.
On the first of the cases, we show an X-ray of the The evolution of air transport over the last fifteen years. To achieve this, we have taken into account the evolution of passenger numbers, both in volume and in revenue generated, and we show the weighting that each region has in global air transport.
Below, we have analysed the The impact of COVID-19 in passenger volume for each of the world's regions, which is closely related to the type and level of restrictions that have been implemented in each area. The predicted consequences for the 2020 financial year are shown below, both in terms of passenger volume and predicted revenue volume, referring to airlines and airports.
consenso sobre el tema. Finally, a consensus has been reached on the topic. Analysis and a prognosis of the recovery trajectory of air transport. To do this, we have taken into account the collateral factors that can influence passenger movement, both for tourism and business. In this case, the timelines announced by the main countries to reverse the measures taken during this health crisis have also been considered. The graph shows the most restrictive scenario in each case.
There's no doubt that we live in complex times, but the Knowledge and experience of the aeronautical sector these are key points for a solvent reconstruction of this situation and a return to the growth path.
