{"id":3572,"date":"2022-05-19T12:58:55","date_gmt":"2022-05-19T12:58:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelcommunication.net\/?p=30165"},"modified":"2022-05-19T12:58:55","modified_gmt":"2022-05-19T12:58:55","slug":"accelerate-asia-pacific-aviation-recovery-sustainably","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/global-travel-news\/accelerate-asia-pacific-aviation-recovery-sustainably\/","title":{"rendered":"Accelerate Asia Pacific Aviation Recovery Sustainably"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Accelerate<\/a>Singapore, Singapore, May 19, 2022 \/ TRAVELINDEX \/ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged Asia-Pacific states to further ease border measures to accelerate the region\u2019s recovery from COVID-19.<\/p>\n

\u201cAsia-Pacific is playing catch-up on restarting travel after COVID-19, but there is growing momentum with governments lifting many travel restrictions. The demand for people to travel is clear. As soon as measures are relaxed there is an immediate positive reaction from travelers. So it is critical that all stakeholders, including governments are well-prepared for the restart. We cannot delay. Jobs are at stake and people want to travel,\u201d said Willie Walsh, IATA\u2019s Director General, in his keynote address at the Changi Aviation Summit.<\/p>\n

The Asia-Pacific region\u2019s international passenger demand for March reached 17% of pre-COVID levels, after having hovered at below 10% for most of the last two years. \u201cThis is far below the global trend where markets have recovered to 60% of pre-crisis levels. The lag is because of government restrictions. The sooner they are lifted, the sooner we will see a recovery in the region\u2019s travel and tourism sector, and all the economic benefits that will bring,\u201d said Walsh.<\/p>\n

Walsh urged Asia-Pacific governments to continue easing measures and bring normalcy to air travel by:<\/p>\n

– Removing all restrictions for vaccinated travelers.
\n– Removing quarantine and COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated travelers where there are high levels of population immunity, which is the case in most parts of Asia.
\n– Lift the mask mandate for air travel when it is no longer required in other indoor environments and public transport.<\/p>\n

\u201cSupporting and more importantly accelerating the recovery will need a whole of industry and government approach. Airlines are bringing back the flights. Airports need to be able to handle the demand. And governments need to be able to process security clearances and other documentation for key personnel efficiently,\u201d said Walsh.<\/p>\n

China and Japan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Walsh noted that there are two big gaps in the Asia-Pacific recovery story: China and Japan.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo long as the Chinese government continues to maintain their zero-COVID approach, it is hard to see the country\u2019s borders reopening. This will hold back the region\u2019s full recovery.<\/p>\n

While Japan has taken steps to allow travel, there is no clear plan for the reopening of Japan for all inbound visitors or tourists. More needs to be done to further ease travel restrictions, starting with lifting quarantine for all vaccinated travelers, and removing both the on-arrival airport testing and daily arrival cap. I urge the government of Japan to take bolder steps towards recovery and opening of the country\u2019s borders,\u201d said Walsh.<\/p>\n

Sustainability<\/strong><\/p>\n

Walsh also called on Asia-Pacific governments to support the industry\u2019s sustainability efforts.<\/p>\n

\u201cAirlines have committed to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. A key to our success will be governments sharing the same vision. There are high expectations for governments to agree a long-term goal at the ICAO Assembly later this year. Achieving net zero requires everyone to shoulder their responsibility. And among the most important things that governments should do is incentivizing the production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). Airlines have bought every drop of SAF that is available. Projects are underway that will see a rapid increase in SAF production over the next years. We see SAF contributing to 65% of the mitigation needed to achieve net zero in 2050. That will require governments to be much more proactive,\u201d said Walsh.<\/p>\n

Walsh acknowledged that there have been positive developments in Asia-Pacific. Japan has committed considerable funds for green aviation initiatives. New Zealand and Singapore have agreed to cooperate on green flights. \u201cSingapore\u2019s cross industry International Advisory Panel on a sustainable aviation air hub is a positive example for other states to adopt,\u201d said Walsh. He also called on ASEAN and its partners to do more, particularly looking for opportunities in the region to expand SAF production.<\/p>\n

First published at TravelCommunication.net – Global Travel News<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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