The world is better prepared for a similar outbreak than in 2003 . Airlines learned to `` make sure they have enough cash flow '' to weather turbulent times . `` Over the last five years , we 've seen oil prices hit 150 bucks a barrel , swine flu and a volcanic ash cloud '' that all impacted air passenger numbers , says Sheridan . Comment: Global response plan and advanced technology for disease tracking . Reality is SARS and similar viruses still scare .
The world is better prepared for a similar outbreak than in 2003 . Comment: Global response plan and advanced technology for disease tracking . Reality is SARS and similar viruses still scare .