COVID-19: ASEAN Aviation Policy and the Significance of Intra-regional Connectivity

Cross-border integration is a complex process, but it could bring benefits to the nations involved in motivating trade and tourism. Air transport has been playing an important role accelerating of economies countries Association Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The introduction visa-free exemption agreement 2006 ratification semi-ASEAN open skies 2016 have stimulated intra-ASEAN travel trade. However, since early 2020, COVID-19 pandemic demolished most efforts when tight border controls returned flights were suspended. ASEAN criticised for lack coordination over pandemic. This article examines air policies response global data collected from official government documents, international databases local media reports identify pattern policy implemented by each member. provides insights into impact intra-regional on recovery resilience industry region. JEL Classification: L91, L93, L98