Airlines, hotels stare at uncertain future amid new curbs in Maharashtra

Tightening of travel restrictions and introduction of RT-PCR tests by more states had led to a near flat air traffic growth in Feb and demand will be dented further due to new curbs in Maharashtra.

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Aviation industry | Hospitality industry | Lockdown

Aneesh Phadnis Shally Seth Mohile & Viveat Susan Pinto  |  Mumbai 

Just when airlines and hotels—battered by year-long Covid restrictions--were preparing to get back to normal business, the weekend lockdown announcement in Maharashtra threw their plans out of gear.

While aviation and hospitality firms could face a significant slump in bookings, the retail industry may head for an uncertain future as well. Tightening of travel restrictions and introduction of RT-PCR tests by more states had led to a near flat air traffic growth in February and demand will be dented further due to new curbs in Maharashtra. “It will be a tough time for ...

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First Published: Tue, April 06 2021. 06:10 IST
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