Air fares deal with turbulence when flights restart

Air fares ought to fall when flights restart however then rise by a minimum of 50%, cautions a global airline industry body.

Airlines are eager to get planes back in the skies rapidly which might result in over-capacity, says the International Air Transport Association (Iata).

With passenger need most likely to stay low this ought to put pressure on providers to reduce the cost of flights.

But if airlines are forced to keep middle seats complimentary they will require to raise air fares significantly.

Under current social distancing propositions, airline companies might be needed to keep middle seats free which would have a major effect on their profitabilit