Passenger demand beginning to recover, according to recent IATA data
After reaching the lowest recorded rate since records began in 1990 during April 2020, IATA data has outlined the beginning of an increase in passenger demand.
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After reaching the lowest recorded rate since records began in 1990 during April 2020, IATA data has outlined the beginning of an increase in passenger demand.
The decline has been attributed to insufficient capacity to meet demand following the loss of belly cargo operations on passenger aircraft.
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IATA reviews the passenger demand figures during the month of March, summarising the decline to be the largest in recent history.
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