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Faced with the serious crisis for the industry generated by the coronavirus, the world's airlines unite to ask governments and investors for support.
The situation is critical and not all airlines will be spared the serious economic effects that the COVID-19 leave in the industry.
In this frame, the world's airlines are asking governments for help to make labor issues more flexible, payment of fees and taxes and other items that allow them to "endure".
The three global airline alliances oneworld®, SkyTeam and Star Alliance (covering a large part of the world's major airlines) jointly call on governments and stakeholders to take action to alleviate the unprecedented challenges facing the global airline industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The three world alliances, representing almost 60 airlines around the world and contribute more than half of global airline capacity, are strongly supporting a request from the International Air Transport Association – THERE IT IS, with respect to regulators suspending the rules of use of slots or slots for the summer season 2020, as the airline industry is experiencing extraordinary reductions in passenger demand.
The alliances welcome moves in recent days by some regulators to temporarily suspend slot regulations and urge others to follow suit promptly.. They are also requesting that regulators consider extending the suspensions throughout the operating season..
The impact of COVID-19 on the airline industry is significant, IATA has estimated up to US$113 billion in revenue losses for global passenger airlines. The impact is expected to have a ripple effect through the value chain that supports the airline industry..
The projected revenue loss scenario does not include travel restrictions recently imposed by the United States and other governments.. US restrictions on space passengers Schengen will put pressure on the US market. Schengen, valued at more than 20.000 million dollars annually.
To alleviate the immense pressures airlines face in today's operating environment, and in support of the IATA statement the 12 of March, the three alliances urge governments around the world to prepare for the wide-ranging economic effects of actions taken by states to contain the spread of COVID-19, and evaluate all possible means to help the airline industry during this unprecedented period.
The alliances also ask the stakeholders that provide support. For instance, airport operators urged to assess landing charges and fees to mitigate financial pressure faced by airlines, due to a severe decrease in passenger demand.
The CEO of oneworld, Rob Gurney, said: «During those moments of difficulty and uncertainty, it is important for the airline industry to work even more closely with stakeholders in order to mitigate the adverse impacts of the virus and collaborate in areas under our control. Governments should implement the measures they deem necessary to contain the spread of COVID-19, and they must be prepared for the large-scale economic implications that will result from those measures.
Kristin Colvile, Executive Director of SkyTeam, said: «The human and financial impact that the COVID-19 outbreak is having on the aviation industry is unprecedented.. SkyTeam, with its alliance partners, and on behalf of member airlines, is urging all involved institutions and industry stakeholders to face these extraordinary times with exceptional measures. This includes measures such as relief from slots, the reduction of airport and overflight fees.
For his part, Star Alliance CEO, Jeffrey Goh, said: «The unprecedented circumstances, triggered by the coronavirus outbreak, represent an existential threat not only to the airline industry, but generally for global trade and social connectivity. As airlines stretch their limits to manage the crisis, it is equally critical that governments and stakeholders avoid new burdens and strengthen measures, as some have, that guarantee the future of the travel industry».
Member airlines of the three global alliances have implemented urgent measures to address the impact of COVID-19, such as very significant capacity reductions, cost saving initiatives, Enhanced aircraft cleaning procedures and customer service outreach.
While airlines are proactively responding to mitigate further impact in the face of rapidly changing policy scenarios, it is imperative that they be supported by governments and stakeholders who can play a vital role in alleviating the unprecedented pressures airlines are facing amidst these extremely difficult times.
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