GRAPHIC-Coronavirus empties airways’ money drawers, knocks $157 bln off share values

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GRAPHIC-Coronavirus empties airways’ money drawers, knocks $157 bln off share values

By Patturaja Murugaboopathy


By Patturaja Murugaboopathy

March 18 (Reuters)International airways are quick operating out of money after chopping capability by 90% and even grounding whole fleets as a result of broad journey restrictions to include the unfold of the coronavirus, calling into query the survival of a number of companies.

The outbreak of the flu-like virus has wiped 41%, or $157 billion, off the share worth of the world’s 116 listed airways, with many utilizing up their money so quick they will now cowl lower than two months of bills, a Reuters evaluation confirmed.

The business’s essential world physique, the Worldwide Air Transport Affiliation (IATA), estimates the sector wants as much as $200 billion in authorities assist to assist airways survive.

The next charts present airways’ liquidity ratios, and their adjustments in money and debt ranges towards core earnings.



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