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November 2020 traffic results show further recovery in air cargo markets, a silver lining for the region's carriers.
However, international passenger travel remained severely depressed, crippled by ongoing border restrictions
amid a resurgence in COVID-19 cases in various States. The near-term outlook is still extremely challenging.
Governments are urged to implement harmonised testing protocols as a part of a multi-layered and risk-based
approach towards safely restoring air travel, alongside the roll-out of vaccinations across the world.
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Asia Pacific Airlines are fully committed
to a safe and healthy flying experience.
Airlines are ready with health and safety
measures for your peace of mind
and trust in air travel.
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Joint Open Letter to Asia Pacific Ministers of Health, Transport, Tourism,
Interior, and Foreign Affairs
“We urge resolute action by governments to work with other States in the Asia Pacific region
and the industry to implement globally harmonised cross-border measures, including a
systemic approach to COVID-19 testing that will ensure safe, smooth, and sustainable
air transport, as well as quicken the pace of the restart of travel and tourism”
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Joint Declaration of the Asia Pacific Aviation Industry
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AAPA Assembly of Presidents Committed to Industry Restart and Sustainability
At the 64th Assembly of Presidents held virtually on 13 November 2020, the Assembly reaffirmed their shared mission to
strengthen solidarity and cooperation with governments, to contain the spread of COVID-19 and revive air travel by
harmonising mitigation measures including COVID-19 testing as a way forward to reopen borders and assure the
travelling public. AAPA Director General Mr. Subhas Menon said, “Aviation is a global connector and conduit for social
and economic development. The spirit and demand for cross border travel will be rekindled once the conditions
are conducive, as has been seen with the rebound in domestic travel once restrictions were lifted."
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Asia Pacific Airlines Strive for Greater Collaboration with Governments to
Safely Reopen Borders
The Assembly of Presidents of the AAPA together with IATA and ACI Asia-Pacific, declared their
solidarity and commitment to ensure the continued safety of aviation as well as revive air travel
and secure its future. The industry supports the establishment of a robust global testing framework,
as an additional risk mitigation layer as recommended by ICAO CART ‘Take-Off Guidance’.
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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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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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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
