IATA Confirms: February's Passenger Decline is the Steepest Since 9/11
Global demand fell 14.1% year-on-year in February 2020—the sharpest drop in two decades.
International Air Transport Association figures for February 2020 show global passenger demand collapsed 14.1% compared to the same month last year—the steepest decline since the aftermath of September 11, 2001. The fall reflects collapsing domestic travel in China and drastically reduced international demand across the entire Asia-Pacific region.
If you have bookings in the coming weeks, particularly routes through Asia, contact your airline now to understand what flexibility they're offering. This is not normal market fluctuation—airlines are adapting policies in real time, and being proactive protects your options.
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