IATA: aviation needs incentives balanced with control measures

IATA has commented widely on the measures being taken to stop the spread of disease(s) during air travel; particularly on those offered by ICAO, effectively the world's air transport regulator, and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

In addition, governments are uniformly promoting measures such as the wearing of masks and social distancing, including within airports, the majority of which are still government-owned.

IATA is pushing for economic incentives for people to start travelling to be given equal weighting, with a 'layered' approach to quarantine measures.

IATA's Director General remains confident about the long-term future of the industry because it "fulfils the human need for connection".