NEW DELHI : Travel, especially aviation, has been one of the hardest hit by the global outspread of covid-19, which has left thousands dead and millions sick globally.
Cash-strapped Indian airlines have sought for a bail out package from the government, as the sector stares at job losses and closure.
Most Indian airlines have not structured their business models to withstand even regular shocks, such as elevated fuel prices or economic downturns, let alone once-in-a-century events (like covid-19), aviation consultancy firm CAPA India said in a recent report.
As things stand, aviation sector in India remain grounded as the country battles to contain covid-19. We tally some of the numbers that stand out. ₹75 - ₹90 crore per day losses: Indi