Relief is critical for Middle East Airlines as COVID-19 Impact Deepens – ZAWYA

Relief is critical for Middle East Airlines as COVID-19 Impact Deepens – ZAWYA

Relief is critical for Middle East Airlines as COVID-19 Impact Deepens. Job losses in aviation and related industries could grow to 1.2 million.. Direct financial support is essential to maintain jobs and ensure airlines can remain viable businesses," said Muhammad Al Bakri, IATA's Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East.. Saudi Arabia35 million fewer passengers resulting in a US $7.2 billion revenue loss, risking 287,500 jobs and US $17.9 billion in contribution to Saudi Arabia's economy. To minimize the broad damage that these losses would have across the Middle East economies, it is vital that governments step up their efforts to aid the industry.. The contents of the press release was provided from an external third party provider.. The content is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis and has not been edited in any way.. Neither this website nor our affiliates guarantee the accuracy of or endorse the views or opinions expressed in this press release..