The latest data on global air traffic showed that about 80 airlines have canceled their international flights entirely, including 12 Arab airlines, in compliance with regulatory directives or operational requirements issued by governments and authorities around the world in order to address the spread of the Corona virus emerging (Covid-19).
The list of Arab airlines included Saudi Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Emirates Airlines, Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, Fly Dubai, Flynas, Royal Moroccan Airlines, Egypt Air, Kuwait Airways, Jazeera Airways, Algerian Airlines, and this closed 7 Arab countries Its borders are completely in front of regular international flights.
Flight tracking data showed that about 50 other airlines reduced seat capacity by rates between 30 and 90%, with many countries closing their borders to flights. According to the International Air Transport Association, annual revenue for the sector may drop $ 252 billion, due to travel restrictions during the months The next three.
The international provider of airports and airlines data, "OAG": The number of seats scheduled in the air transport sector globally fell by an average of 21 million seats in just one week, and by 29% starting March 24 compared to the previous week of March 16.
The foundation added that the seat capacity in Western Europe decreased by 53% in just 7 days, compared to 42% in Latin America and 33% in the Middle East region, where some markets recorded unprecedented levels of reduction rates with the entry into force of temporary suspension decisions.