IATA revises 2020 passenger traffic forecast Down for the Middle East nbsp;

IATA revises 2020 passenger traffic forecast Down for the Middle East nbsp;

Amman - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) downgraded its traffic forecast for the Middle East for 2020 to reflect a weaker-than-expected recovery.Full-year 2020 passenger numbers in the Middle East (to/from/within) are forecast to reach only 30% of 2019 levels, down significantly from the 45% that was projected in JulyIn absolute numbers, the Middle East is expected to see 60 million travelers in 2020 compared to the 203 million in 2019In 2021, demand in the Middle East is expected to strengthen to 45% of 2019 levels to reach 90 million travelers to/from/within the region.A full return to 2019 levels is not expected until late 2024Regional travel picked up across the Middle East from the low point in April as countries in the region re-opened their borders, however international travel has