Nowadays, it is very difficult to transport goods to Italy. What is even more worrying is that in addition to Italy, confirmed cases are also rising in France, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Greece and other countries.
The “Wall Street Journal” reported that if the epidemic continues to spread in European countries, it is not ruled out that other countries will adopt city closures one after another. Measures to close the country. Today, transportation to and from Europe has been disrupted, which has already had an impact on Europe’s economy.
French media reported on the 9th that Romanette, President of Paris Airports Group, passed away last week Was diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 7th. It is not difficult to see from here that the epidemic situation at Paris Airport may be more complicated.
On March 10, local time, American Airlines issued a statement stating that due to the decrease in passengers caused by the new coronavirus epidemic, it would continue to suspend the resumption of flights on some American Airlines routes. American Airlines said it would reduce international capacity by 10% during the peak summer period, including a 55% reduction in trans-Pacific capacity, and reduce U.S. domestic capacity by 7.5% in April. Flights to Sydney, Australia will be reduced in frequency in May and June. In addition, American Airlines will also cancel routes to Europe, including Barcelona, Rome, Madrid, Paris, Venice and Milan.
At the same time, the resumption of flights to China will be postponed until the end of October! The details are as follows:
1. Los Angeles route: Beijing/Shanghai/Hong Kong-Los Angeles, flights will resume on October 24.
2. Dallas route: Beijing/Shanghai-Dallas will resume service on October 24; Hong Kong-Dallas will resume service on July 2, with three flights per week until October 23.
3. The aircraft types flying to Tokyo will also be adjusted, and the resumption of flights from Dallas to Seoul will also be postponed to May 2.
There are various signs that flights will be seriously affected by the international epidemic in a short period of time!
Lufthansa More than 7,100 flights have been cancelled, and 23,000 flights will be canceled next
The rapidly spreading epidemic has had a huge impact on the European aviation industry. Germany’s Lufthansa Airlines (LHA) previously said it had canceled 7,100 European flights throughout March. Moreover, the vast majority of flights are on routes to Italy and Germany, which account for 25% of the company’s capacity. Deutsche Lufthansa Group recently announced that due to the impact of the new coronavirus epidemic, the group canceled approximately 23,000 flights from March 29 to April 24, and may further cancel more flights. Flight schedule adjustments after April 25 will be announced later. The company’s canceled flights involve Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
The rapid reduction of flights has resulted in tight capacity, ultimately driving up freight prices. Although the recent sharp drop in international oil prices can save airlines costs, compared with the devastating impact of the epidemic, the savings are a drop in the bucket compared to the losses.
El Al has canceled all international flights. The epidemic in Europe continues to spread, and the situation in the Middle East is even less optimistic. According to a Reuters report on the 10th, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that in order to prevent the spread of the epidemic, Israel will require all travelers entering from abroad to quarantine for 14 days, and the new measure will be suspended for two weeks.
El Al Airlines then suddenly announced that the airline would cancel all international flights. According to reports, both Israeli airlines Arkia and Israir will cancel all international flights. Arkia will ground all international flights with immediate effect, and Israir will cancel international flights starting next week until May.
Because El Al’s announcement was very sudden, it caused chaos in the air freight market. If there are goods to be transported to Israel and other places in the near future, other alternatives can only be adopted.
Korean Airlines warns of possible bankruptcy
According to Yonhap News Agency According to reports on the 10th, South Korea stated that 109 countries and regions have implemented entry control measures against South Korea, which has caused a major blow to South Korea’s economy. With more than half of the world’s countries imposing entry restrictions on South Korea, South Korean airlines are in dire straits. Korean Air (KE) warned on Monday (9th) that the new coronavirus epidemic may threaten its survival.
Korean Air President Woo Kee Hong said that due to global travel restrictions, more than 80% of Korean Air’s international capacity has been reduced, and during the 1997-1998 Asian financial crisis This proportion is only 18%.
The person in charge bluntly said that the situation may worsen at any time and the company cannot predict how long the crisis will last. He also revealed that Korean Air has suspendedWith 100 of the 145 aircraft in the fleet, if delays continue, the company may go bankrupt.
my country will reduce another 89 flights next week!
On the 12th, according to the flight plans submitted by Chinese and foreign airlines, in the next week (March 16-22), in Among the 75 countries that have opened flights, regular flights are maintained between 102 overseas destinations in 52 countries and destinations in my country (excluding Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, the same below), and 2,072 round-trip flights are planned for that week (1,165 passenger flights) , All Freight Class 907). Among them, 61 overseas destinations in 37 countries are accessible to passenger flights; 67 destinations in 30 countries are accessible to all-cargo flights. Chinese airlines flew 1,140 flights, including 807 passenger flights and 333 all-cargo flights; foreign airlines operated 932 flights, including 358 passenger flights and 574 all-cargo flights.
From March 9th to 15th this week, 2,161 round-trip flights are planned (1,291 passenger flights, all cargo flights Class 870).
Another 89 flights will be reduced next week!
Note:
(1) Among the above passenger flights, China Airlines The company operates unilateral flights to 27 countries, including: Egypt, Austria, Australia, Pakistan, Belarus, Belgium, Poland, Denmark, Germany, France, Philippines, Finland, Netherlands, Canada, the United States, South Africa, Nepal, Portugal, Sweden, Spain, Greece, New Zealand, India, United Kingdom, Hungary, Cuba, Brazil.
(2) Countries that have resumed navigation include Austria and Denmark. Overseas destinations that have resumed navigation include Vienna and Copenhagen.
The unilateral operation of flights by Chinese airlines means that airlines from the above 27 countries have not resumed flights to and from China. Some friends reported that not only have air freight rates increased, but it is also difficult to book space! It is recommended that friends who want to ship make plans early!
Navigable countries and overseas destinations (March 16-22)
The New York Port Master has been diagnosed and is in charge of all New York airports and ports
Last week, the impact of the epidemic on American ports has begun to appear, starting with the Port of Los Angeles, the largest port in the Western United States. Due to the impact of the epidemic, the Port of Los Angeles has begun to implement staggered container return services at all terminals. The container return business was closed at the wrong time, but the container pick-up business has not been affected for the time being. This situation will continue for now. The industry expects that the duration of this wrong time closure will not be short.
After Los Angeles, the largest port in the Western United States, was forced to close at an unexpected time, the Port Authority, which manages the largest port area and airport in the Eastern United States, Management was diagnosed with COVID-19 and quarantined. According to US media reports on the 9th, Rick Cotton, director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, tested positive for the new coronavirus and will be quarantined and work from home. Team members he leads will also undergo virus testing and quarantine. This agency is responsible for managing the region’s major airports, bridges, tunnels, bus terminals, etc. It is said that Rick Cotton may have contracted the virus while working at or near the airport, which is enough to illustrate that the reality on the ground is much worse. New York State now has the highest number of confirmed cases in the United States.
It is understood that the Port Authority of New York-New Jersey is responsible for the supervision and management of John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport in New York City. Newark Liberty International Airport and Teterboro Airport in New Jersey, and Stewart International Airport in Orange County, New York.
In addition, this agency manages the Trans-Hudson Rapid Transit, all ports in the region, bridges, tunnels, ferries and buildings including the World Trade Center towers. If this important institution is paralyzed due to the epidemic, it is not difficult to imagine the impact it will have on U.S. airports and ports. By then, I am afraid that the local air and sea transportation systems will be in gridlock.
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