The outbreak of the flu-like virus has wiped 41%, or $157 billion, off the share value of the world's 116 listed airlines, with many using up their cash so fast they can now cover less than two months of expenses, a Reuters analysis showed.
The industry's main global body, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), estimates the sector needs up to $200 billion in government support to help airlines survive.
The following charts show airlines' liquidity ratios, and their changes in cash and debt levels against core earnings.
(GRAPHIC: Airlines' change in cash levels - 
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(GRAPHIC: Airline firms' current ratios - 
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(GRAPHIC: Airline firms' net debt-to-EBITDA ratios - 
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(GRAPHIC: Cash on hand by region - 
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(GRAPHIC: Airline firms' debt-to-equity ratios - 
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(GRAPHIC: Airline market cap - 
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By Patturaja Murugaboopathy
