The 23 airlines that have collapsed since Covid-19

Air travel may have resumed in some corners of the planet, although for some airlines it was too late. The Covid-19 pandemic has brought a tumultuous period for aviation, with 23 airlines collapsing due to the international travel restrictions introduced to curb the spread of the disease. In the UK, the FCO advised against travel in mid-March and only lifted this restriction, for a limited number of countries, in late June. The IATA last month predicted global losses could reach billions of dollars, as global air traffic remains at only around one third of pre-pandemic levels. And for some, the financial burden of the pandemic has been too great. The biggest losses have included Flybe, a UK domestic airline that operated since 1979, and Virgin Australia, which came into existence 20 years ago. Some other big players are showing signs of struggle. The American airline industry is “likely” to lose a carrier to this pandemic, according to Boeing president and CE David Calhoun. Story looks at all 23 airlines that have collapsed since the emergence of Covid-19.<br/>