Could It Be 2023 Before International Travel Returns to Normal?

New reports suggest that international travel may take a lot longer to restore normality than initially believed. IATA, The International Air Transport Association has circulated new reports presenting the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on air travel. These findings suggest air travel will remain effected by COVID-19 as far as 2023.

Most people have admitted to ruling out international travel altogether if it subsequently involves a term of enforced self-isolation. Many travellers instead have said they would spend their time holidaying internally, so as not to lose additional time. The recent survey resulted with nearly 70% of travellers raising concerns of the post-travel quarantine period.

IATA speculate that the recovery of air traffic will be slow. A reduction of at least 24% is the expectation to global travel. With a full revival predicted for 2023. While The International Air Transport Association have acknowledged that currently there is no single measure available to mitigate all risks associated with air travel, they are urging governments to search for alternatives as opposed to the post-travel quarantine.

It is thought the most effected will be long-haul travel. IATA believe cautious passengers will be more likely to holiday domestically, or if they choose to fly internationally, neighbouring countries will be favoured.