Airlines managed through the downturn
• Trimmed route networks and capacity in response
to lower demand
• Reduced utilisation, grounded surplus aircraft,
deferred some new deliveries
• Implemented wide range of measures to reduce
staff costs, retrenchment as a last resort
• Conserved cash, shored up balance sheets
• Worked with industry partners to reduce
unnecessary costs
Airlines focused on survival whilst preserving
their ability to respond to an upturn