The deadly
coronavirus hasn't just upset the plans of many travellers who are
cancelling their bookings with fear of contracting the infection, but,
has also adversely affected the airline and travel industry.
Industry people
say that even though India is largely unaffected with the deadly
coronavirus as of now, the happenings in the rest of the world have
hugely created negative sentiments in the county and, hence, impacted
the air travellers as well. This, in turn, has adversely impacted the
business.
Talking to India
Today TV, Travel Agent Association of India President Jyoti Mayal said,
"Coronavirus has affected our travel and tourism business entirety in a
very negative way. Globally, the travel industry has come into a deficit
of nearly $80 billion. The Indian industry has already suffered huge
losses and continues to do so".
It's not only
restricted to the countries where the virus is active. Travellers are
scared of being confined into aircraft space, cruises, being quarantined
and more. We are advising our members to look at opportunities around
them and request the government to give subsidies and rebates to our
industry to sustain these difficult times," she added.
The airlines are reeling under sudden fall in demand which is hampering their business.
