Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA)

International demand has undoubtedly surged back—as evidenced by soaring average fares and profits for many Asia-Pacific carriers.

The world, and in many respects the air transport industry, has moved on from the pandemic.

Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) Director General Subhas Menon said climate change is one reason governments should invest in sustainable aviation.

The carrier says Japanese people remain cautious about traveling abroad.

The number of international passengers carried by airlines in the region increased to 9 million in June.

The region has been slow to reopen following the COVID-19 pandemic.

The loosening of travel restrictions in the region is having a positive effect on international passenger traffic.

Tight border restrictions imposed by governments in the Asia-Pacific region meant international passenger travel remained severely depressed last year, although cargo markets saw encouraging growth.

The association has urged Asia-Pacific governments to reopen borders and support the aviation industry’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2050.

New COVID-19 clusters in Singapore has government officials signaling caution.

The Singapore-Hong Kong Air Transport Bubble could be an example for other countries to follow.

AAPA says ‘uncoordinated’ response to COVID-19 makes international travel ‘extremely difficult.’

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