Airlines
IATA Calls for Clarity from Governments as Airlines Bleed Cash
During IATA’s media day on Wednesday, association director general Willie Walsh said European airlines will take a cautious approach to adding capacity.
IATA director general Willie Walsh (Photo: IATA)
IATA director general Willie Walsh (Photo: IATA)

European airlines will likely remain cautious about adding seating capacity for the summer travel season and beyond, given lessons learned from the experience of U.S. carriers that failed to meet surging demand in that country, International Air Transport Association director general Willie Walsh commented during the group’s Media Day on Wednesday. Walsh also amplified calls for governments to offer more clarity over plans for reopening borders as airlines express a need for lead time to prepare for reinstating capacity.