The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has welcomed the publication of comprehensive guidance material by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in support of coordinated efforts to restart international air travel. Most international flights worldwide have been grounded by …

Preliminary April 2020 traffic figures released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed that international air passenger markets were battered by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The rapid spread of the virus, resulting in border closures …

The COVID-19 pandemic has seriously affected global economic activity, including trade, tourism and employment levels. Indeed, the grounding of flights and drastic reduction in air links has wider detrimental effects on society and the economy. Aviation supports 65.5 million jobs …

Asia is still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic and the draconian travel measures put in place over the past two months. Air travel in the Asia Pacific region has virtually ground to a halt as a result of the travel …

The aviation and travel industry worldwide are disrupted and the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) is calling the government to rethink or refrain from introducing travel restrictions.   The World Health Organistion (WHO) has indicated that the novel coronavirus …

The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) is urging Governments to roll back or refrain from introducing travel restrictions. Reports from the World Health Organisation (WHO) indicate that the COVID-19 outbreak has now spread to over 100 countries. In the …

Asia Pacific carriers have developed an outstanding reputation for effectively and flexibly responding to challenges over many decades and as a result, remain at the forefront of the global air transport industry today. The industry is now entering a challenging …