CAPA Live: COVID-19 crisis could prompt overdue change in Africa

At CAPA Live on 14-Oct-2020 CAPA analysts presented an overview of the current situation and outlook for aviation in each of the major regions of the world.

Africa's prospects were looking promising, supported by improvements in infrastructure, better air transport connectivity and easing visa regulations, but despite managing COVID-19 better than expected, the continent has reached a tipping point that could see some of the barriers raised to reduce infection spread remain in place and weaken plans to finally open up the market to its full travel potential.

The return to some form of normal is the dream for most of the world, but in the case of Africa a return to normal could actually represent a step back. This year's unprecedented events could now provide the ideal platform for Africa to catch up with the rest of the world when it comes to air connectivity.