Qatar Airways CEO on Coronavirus Threat and Its Impact on Air Travel

The transcript discusses the impact of virus transmission fears on aviation, particularly focusing on the operational challenges faced by airlines due to restrictions on crew members who have traveled to China. It highlights the significant number of employees affected and the resulting operational disruptions. The speaker explains the measures taken to mitigate costs and adjust operations, including grounding flights and reducing utilization of aircraft. The overall theme is the balance between safety measures and maintaining airline operations.

Discuss the fear factor mentioned in relation to the virus transmission.

What evidence does the speaker provide regarding the transmission of contagious diseases on airplanes?