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15.05.2020

Recovery in air travel expected to lag economic activity

Today’s chart compares the expected recovery in both global economic activity and air transport industry volumes over the next five years.

  • COVID-19
  • Chart of the Week
07.05.2020

Social distancing would make most airlines financially unviable

This week, we analyse the financial impact of the middle seat polices that some airlines may implement.

  • COVID-19
  • Chart of the Week
01.05.2020

Cargo capacity contracts sharply despite higher freighter utilization

The week, we analyze why despite higher demand, air cargo capacity has contracted since the beginning of the epidemic.

  • COVID-19
  • Chart of the Week
24.04.2020

Passenger confidence key to the post-COVID-19 recovery in air travel

This week, we highlight some key factors to essential for the recovery of air travel.

  • COVID-19
  • Chart of the Week
16.04.2020

Return to air travel expected to be slow

This week, we review the recovery of the air travel industry as expectations have become much more pessimistic as the situation evolves.

  • COVID-19
  • Chart of the Week
08.04.2020

Global trade forecast points to a steep decline in air cargo volumes

This week, we analyse the forecasts for global trade released by the World Trade Organization (WTO).

  • COVID-19
  • Chart of the Week
02.04.2020

Airline liquidity crunch: $61 billion drain on cash reserves in Q2

This week's chart looks at the rate airlines are expected to burn through their existing cash reserves.

  • COVID-19
  • Chart of the Week
26.03.2020

COVID-19 delivers unprecedented shock

This week we highlight the unprecedented effects COVID-19 has on airline passenger revenues and RPKs in light of the more recent developments.

  • COVID-19
  • Chart of the Week
19.03.2020

COVID-19 pandemic puts employment at risk

This week's chart highlights the impact of the pandemic on employment supported by air transport and international tourists travelling by air.

  • COVID-19
  • Chart of the Week
13.03.2020

Liquidity is crucial for airlines to overcome COVID-19 pandemic

As the airline industry faces a dramatic drop in travel demand amid the spread of the coronavirus globally, this week’s chart of the week focusses on whether airlines have enough cash in their balance sheets to absorb this cash flow shock.

  • COVID-19
  • Chart of the Week