Covid-19 Aviation Survey Reveals Weak Passenger Confidence & Safety Concerns
Aviation is the most global of global industries. It employs millions of people, underpins the livelihoods of tens of millions more, and acts as part of the central nervous system of international business and leisure.

The aviation industry employs millions of people around the world and facilitates the livelihoods of tens of millions more. The number of daily flights has fallen by 80% since the start of the year, and in many regions, almost all passenger traffic has evaporated.

The industry is on the ropes, with airlines and airports cash reserves in freefall, while their usual revenue channels have stalled.

Over 1000 travelers participated in a survey conducted by Travel Professor that revealed insights into passenger confidence and travel safety concerns.

As airlines and airports fight to re-open and fly again, air passengers will be wondering just how soon they’d be willing to travel again once the skies do re-open for business. The survey revealed a divided nation with 27% feeling comfortable to a book a trip within 1 month of airports re-opening and 26% opting for a more cautious approach of waiting over 6 months until any new trips are booked.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), a trade group representing airlines around the world, has come out against blocking off middle seats on planes while recommending both passengers and crew members wear face masks onboard instead.

The introduction of face masks would be welcome by 92% of air passengers, however, 65% of air passengers believe this new health and safety measure does not go far enough. Just 8% of air passengers believe the introduction of face masks are an exaggeration.

59% of air passengers stated that their main concern surrounding a return to air travel was health and safety-related. 32% are worried about the financial implications and disruption to travel plans due to cancellations.

Only 7% of passengers would be willing to travel with the newly introduced quarantine measures still in place. With several countries including the UK and Spain introducing quarantine measures for inbound visitors how long these remain could prove the biggest barrier for the aviation industry.

Chief Flight Hacker at TravelProfessor.me, Craig Hamon, said “Right now, airlines and airports need to show compassion and understanding, after all, it’s not difficult to see why people would be anxious to return. The industry needs to work together to show the public that they’re doing everything they can possibly do to reduce the spread at airports and during flights.”

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