The aviation industry remains on the ground: The airport association ADV reports shocking figures, the number of passengers at German airports is just over 10 percent compared to the previous year - a decrease of -88,1 percent.

The negative development in passenger numbers is taking on dramatic, almost war-like features. All traffic figures are declining, the persistent negative figures are causing problems for the airports. The association paints a bleak picture: the airports would lose 10 million euros every day. The bottom line is that this would lead to a loss in the billions. "The situation is getting worse from day to day," it said in a broadcast.

 “The air traffic summit a week ago sent an important signal for the ailing airports. Resolute action is required now. The airports are dependent on non-repayable grants for economic stabilization. This is the only way to prevent irreparable structural breaks. Winter in particular will be another stress test for the industry. In order to revive air traffic, we need improved test strategies instead of blanket quarantine regulations, ”demands Ralph Beisel, General Manager of the Airport Association ADV.