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Airlines face new threat as COVID-19 second wave spreads

news Airlines face new threat as COVID-19 second wave spreads The Punch © Provided by The Punch With the rising cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria and other countries, Nigerian airlines are likely to be hard hit again by the impact of the looming second wave on air travel, JOSEPH OLAOLUWA reports aviation experts have expressed worry that Nigeria could soon be hit by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic following rising daily cases and the abandonment of safety protocols by states across the country. There have been warnings of an impending second wave of the virus in recent times as a number of European countries such as France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Russia, Greece, the Netherlands and Italy recorded daily increases in the number of confirmed cases.

Airfare hike to outlive festive season, say operators

• When people travel, the local economy grows, IATA insists Airline operators have said the current fare hike would outlive the coming festivities. x Admitting that the increase was not arbitrary, the players noted that a surplus in demand that typically follows celebrations and prevailing shortage of fleet would naturally raise the price. They expressed concern that there would not be corresponding airlines to address the traffic, as more than half of the regular fleet are either due for maintenance or stuck overseas on account of paucity of funds. The implication, according to travel experts, is more stress for flyers, as many might opt for the journey by road.

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