The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data showing growing momentum in the recovery of air travel as restrictions are lifted.
IATA reported a sharp 11 percentage point increase for international tickets sold in recent weeks (in proportion to 2019 sales).
“During the period under review, from about February 8, 2022 (seven-day moving average) the number of tickets sold stood at 49 per cent of the same period in 2019 and in the period around 25 January (seven-day moving average) the number of tickets sold stood at 38 per cent of the same period in 2019, “it stated.
It noted that the 11-percentage point improvement between the January and February periods is the fastest such increase for any two-week period since the crisis began.
IATA stated that the jump in ticket sales came as more governments announced a relaxation of COVID-19 border restrictions.
IATA said these numbers reflect a spate of relaxations announced around the world, including in…
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