Air travel demand in North Asia has had a rollercoaster ride in the past few years. China, for example, was among the first to restart domestic traffic after the initial pandemic lockdown in 2020 but quickly reversed its decision and later adopted a zero-COVID policy.
Reopening the borders a priority for North Asia
Dr. Xie Xingquan, IATA’s RVP for North Asia, says the region’s recovery cannot ignore safety and future financial resilience.