IATA: Myanmar passenger demand could decrease 36% in 2020

IATA forecast (03-Apr-2020) the following impacts on Myanmar's aviation sector in 2020 due to the coronavirus outbreak:

• Change in passenger demand: -36% year-on-year;
• Passenger demand impact: -3.31 million origin-destination passengers;
• Potential job losses: 185,600.

The predictions are based on a scenario where severe restrictions on travel are lifted after three months, followed by gradual recovery. [more - original PR]