War Could Slash Traffic Up To 20%, IATA Warns

Airlines worldwide are bracing for a 15%-20% traffic plunge should war break out in Iraq, IATA Director-General Giovanni Bisignani says, based on how 1991's Gulf War affected air travel. "This is a modest estimate taking into account that the price of fuel has gone up 30% over the last four months,"...

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