UK LCC easyJet is taking steps to cut back on discretionary costs in a bid to offset the expected impact of the COVID-19 virus on operations as demand slows.

IAG cut its growth target from around 3% to 2% and may end up below that figure should the crisis worsen, according to CEO Willie Walsh.

Air France and KLM are taking steps to cut back on discretionary costs in a bid to offset the expected impact of the COVID-19 virus on their operations.

Flight restrictions touched off by COVID-19 are affecting belly capacity and could mean changes to freighter schedules and trade flows.

The effects of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak are severe, manifold, complex and could be catastrophic for some airlines.

The effects of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak are severe, manifold, complex and could be catastrophic for some airlines.

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The airline industry is generally in good shape to withstand the financial impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus, but it is yet to be seen if this outbreak will follow the same pattern as previous similar outbreaks.