IATA
We have previously discussed the expected phased approach to industry recovery, commencing with domestic markets and followed by international markets. Today’s chart focuses on developments in the latter. In particular, in recent weeks, there has been a considerable increase in the number of short-haul international flights within Europe. Despite remaining more than 60% below the level of the start of the year, since mid-June the number of intra-Europe international flights has quadrupled in two distinct stages. The initial upturn coincides with the recommendation by the European Commission to Schengen States to lift internal border controls by 15 June. In addition, the EC also recommended a partial and gradual lifting of travel restrictions to various non-EU countries after 30 June, based on a common coordinated approach.
