Airlines continue to take a hit from the COVID-19 pandemic’s economic impact. According to data compiled by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT), the number of passengers on international flights in the fourth week of March was 75,482, a reduction of 95.6% compared to the 1,732,751 passengers recorded in the same month last year. This is the first time the number of passengers has fallen below 2 million since 1997. (provided by Eastar Jet)

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