IATA’s previous analysis of up to a $113bn revenue loss was made on 5 March 2020, before the countries around the world introduced sweeping travel restrictions that largely eliminated the international air travel market.
"The airline industry faces its gravest crisis. Within a matter of a few weeks, our previous worst-case scenario is looking better than our latest estimates. But without immediate government relief measures, there will not be an industry left standing. Airlines need $200bn in liquidity support simply to make it through. Some governments have already stepped forward, but many more need to follow suit," said Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s director general and CEO.
The latest analysis envisions that under this scenario, severe restrictions on travel are lifted after 3 months. The recovery in travel demand later this year is weakened by the impact of the global recession on jobs and confidence. Full-year passenger demand (revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) declines by 38% compared to 2019.
| Region of Airline Registration | % Change in RPKs | Est. Impact on Pass. Revenue |
| Africa | -32% | -4 |
| Asia-Pacific | -37% | -88 |
| Europe | -46% | -76 |
| Latin America | -41% | -15 |
| Middle East | -39% | -19 |
| North America | -27% | -50 |
| Industry | -38% | -252 |
Industry capacity (available seat kilometre or ASKs) in domestic and international markets declines 65% during the second quarter ended 30 June compared to a year-ago period, but in this scenario recovers to a 10% decline in the fourth quarter.
