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The outlook for the aviation industry worldwide is chiefly positive this year although the path ahead is not without risks, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling for a universal health code for air travel, with the World Health Organization (WHO) standard used to prepare for future health emergencies.

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The staff will try to maintain a sense of normality if someone has died during a flight.

A medical emergency is reported to take place on one in every 600 flights - and while death on a flight is a rare and worst-case scenario, staff must have protocols in place to allow them to prepare.

A medical emergency is reported to take place on one in 600 flights on average - and if the worst case happens, it can lead to an expected outcome

Domestic passenger traffic is expected to pick up this month as airlines begin to increase flight frequencies in response to the loosening of travel restrictions, according to the Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai) and the International Air Transport Association (Iata).

The aviation industry is finally seeing signs of optimism as it tries to rebound from a major crisis, although the recovery path appears to be uneven across the globe, particularly in Asia-Pacific as a result of remaining restrictions.

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