IATA CEO Alexandre De Juniac: The Next 6 Months Difficult for Travel Sector in China

The video discusses the impact of the pandemic on global air travel, focusing on the Lunar New Year in China and the challenges faced by airlines worldwide. It highlights the need for continued financial support and introduces the IATA Travel Pass as a tool to facilitate safe travel. The video also provides predictions for the recovery of air travel, expecting a return to pre-pandemic levels by 2023-2024, with business travel recovering later.

What percentage below pre-pandemic levels is the expected travel during the Lunar New Year in China?

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

What is the expected recovery level of air travel by the end of 2021?

• 30% of 2019 levels

• 50% of 2019 levels

• 70% of 2019 levels

• 90% of 2019 levels

How much additional financial support is the airline industry seeking from governments?

• $80 to $90 billion

• $70 to $80 billion

• $60 to $70 billion

• $50 to $60 billion

What percentage of revenue do Chinese airlines typically earn during the Lunar New Year period?

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

What is the purpose of the IATA Travel Pass?

• To monitor flight delays

• To offer discounts on flights

• To provide a digital passport for COVID-19 testing and vaccination records

• To track passenger spending

By which year does the airline industry expect to return to pre-pandemic levels for personal travel?

• 2025

• 2026

• 2023-2024

• 2022

What is a significant challenge for airlines in returning to full capacity?

• Lack of aircraft

• Pilot retraining and recertification

• High fuel prices

• Increased competition