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The impact of the novel coronavirus on air travel demand
We look at passenger demand patterns around Chinese New Year, and how their are affected by the Coronavirus this year.
- COVID-19
- Chart of the Week
Airline expectations for 2020 improve ahead of virus outbreak
January's Business Confidence Survey shows improving demand expectations, especially for freight
- COVID-19
- Chart of the Week
What can we learn from past pandemic episodes?
An outbreak of novel coronavirus, identified in Wuhan (China), has been at the topline of news this week. In this week’s chart, we take a closer look at some past episodes of health outbreaks to draw some insights on the possible impacts on air travel.
- COVID-19
- Chart of the Week
Diverse regional financial performance extends into 2020
In our latest Airline Industry Economic Performance update, we forecast a small rise in net post-tax profits in 2020 on the back of improved economic growth and muted oil prices. However, this improvement in industry-wide profitability is not reflected in the performance of every region.
- Chart of the Week
After a challenging year, industry profitability to stabilize in 2020
After a challenging year, industry profitability to stabilize in 2020
- Chart of the Week
Another look at the contrasting fortunes of pax & freight markets
Ahead of the release of our semi-annual forecast, today’s chart takes a look at the cargo and passenger markets in the last three years. Click on the image to see more
- Chart of the Week
Can online sales boost the fortunes of air cargo operators?
With the Black Friday's sales, the question of the impact of e-commerce on air freight reappears, particularly in light of the current difficulties. Click on the image to see more.
- Chart of the Week
Diverging growth momentum for pax and cargo across key routes
Traffic momentum from Q2 to Q3 varies across regional routes. Generally, freight is weak but accelerating and pax is strong but decelerating. Click on the image for more.
- Chart of the Week
Heading towards a capacity challenge
Aircraft deliveries are set to reach record levels, as delayed deliveries due to 737 MAX return. Whether this leads to overcapacity will depend on airlines' response. Click the image for more.
- Chart of the Week
Demand weakness is clear in historical context as challenges mount
FTK growth is below its ten-year average across all regions. The story is more positive on the passenger side. Click the image to read more.
- Chart of the Week