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August 2020 traffic results underscore the devastating impact of border restrictions
on international air travel. AAPA calls for an urgent review of border closures and
blanket quarantine requirements. A more coherent and evidence-based approach
to cross border measures and processes is necessary for the restoration of
global mobility in a safe and sensible way.
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July 2020 traffic results reveal that international passenger travel remains stalled by border
closures and travel restrictions. It is critical that governments act urgently to review existing
restrictions and prepare for the safe reopening of borders in line with ICAO CART recommendations.
Several States and industry bodies are evaluating various COVID-19 testing regimes, which can
facilitate international air travel without the imposition of blanket quarantine requirements.
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Adopting a testing regime without onerous quarantine requirements sets a standard
worth emulating in facilitating air travel and economic recovery in the region.
Asia Pacific airlines are committed to working closely with governments to explore
further initiatives to reopen international air travel corridors.
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June 2020 traffic results reveal that international air passenger traffic remains grounded whilst air cargo
continued to falter. Uncoordinated measures between States, including blanket quarantines by some,
are making international air travel extremely difficult even for those wishing to travel. AAPA urges
governments to recognise the debilitating impact of current policies and work cooperatively to re-establish
global connectivity in line with the guidance published by the International Civil Aviation Organisation.
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AAPA Calls for Collaboration between Governments for Aviation Recovery
Onerous restrictions on travel threaten long-lasting damage to the economy
and livelihoods. Restoring international air connectivity is a shared challenge.
AAPA calls on all governments to work cooperatively to re-establish global connectivity
whilst maintaining appropriate measures to safeguard public health.
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Your safety is our priority.
Airlines are ready with health and
safety measures in place to ensure that
you can fly again in confidence.
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May’s plunge in passenger demand and decline in air cargo volumes underscore
the immense challenges that airlines are facing. For the recovery of aviation to begin in earnest,
AAPA urges governments to act quickly to coordinate measures based on the recently announced
Take-off Guidance issued by the ICAO Aviation Recovery Task Force (CART), which provides a
comprehensive set of measures that should be adopted consistently across States.
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AAPA welcomes ICAO’s leadership in setting up the Council Aviation Recovery Task Force to
recommend strategic priorities and policies for States and industry operators towards the
timely restoration of air services, and the revival of trade, tourism, economic and social activity.
Asia Pacific airlines saw passenger demand collapse, whilst the decline in cargo markets deepened.
April’s traffic results highlights the devastating impact of COVID-19.
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Aviation Reboot
In the Asia Pacific region, joint discussions are already underway for the resumption of
cross border travel, alongside the abatement in COVID-19 cases. AAPA applauds these efforts
to kickstart the wider economy, recognising the crucial role played by the aviation industry.
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Airlines play a vital role in times of crisis and ensuing recovery
Aviation is a vital conduit for economic, tourism and
social development. AAPA appeals to governments to actively progress
discussions to restart aviation in a timely manner
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Air Travel Recovery Requires International Coordination
Work must begin on a multilateral basis to develop
the necessary protocols to safeguard public health whilst restoring
international connectivity including air services
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Asian airlines
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