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And now there is increasing evidence the whole world has over-reacted β prevention is worse than the disease? Association IATA downgraded its bellweather traffic forecast for Africa for to reflect a weaker-than-expected recovery. In absolute numbers, the region is expected to see around 45 million travellers in compared to the million in The recovery will be even slower than hoped.
IATA reports that forward bookings for air travel in the fourth quarter show that the recovery continues to falter. While domestic travel is picking up across Africa as countries re-open their borders, international travel is heavily constrained as major markets including the EU remain closed to citizens of African nations. Currently, residents from only two African countries β Rwanda and Tunisia β are permitted to enter EU borders. South African Airways and three other airlines across Africa have already ceased operations due to the impact of COVID and two are in voluntary administration, with many more in serious financial distress.
Job losses include the 4. In terms of direct job losses IATA estimates that ,00 jobs will be lost in aviation alone in However, most of this relief is yet to reach those in need. And this is not just in aviation, but across industries that depend on efficient global connectivity.
Much needed financial relief has been pledged, but little has materialised. The situation is critical. Governments and donor organizations need to act fast or the challenge will move from supporting an industry 6. There are increasing calls from African airline chief executives, such as Miles van der Molen of CemAir, that the world has over-reacted to the threat of Covid Their view is supported by data emerging that shows that the pandemic has a far lower death rate than was initially anticipated.
