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2023, Opinion: "Nonstop flights can be a vital facilitator of innovation between international companies and their subsidiaries. Deserted airport terminals, abandoned runways and empty luggage belts – the height of the Covid-19 pandemic saw international air travel virtually grind to a halt. But with China recently joining the rest of the world in reopening its borders, the industry seems to be firmly on the mend. The International Air Transport Association anticipates that overall traveller numbers will reach 4.0 billion in 2024, topping even pre-pandemic levels."