London (CNN Business) Ryanair hopes to restore 40% of its flights starting in July as governments in Europe lift the lockdowns that halted most international air travel for months. But the conditions that have to be met first illustrate the daunting task facing airlines as they seek to resume flying without spreading the coronavirusIt will focus on flying as many routes as possible at a lower frequency than normal. Europe's largest airline by passenger numbers said in a statement Tuesday that it plans to operate a daily flight schedule of almost 1,000 flights starting July 1, up from the 30 it is currently running between Ireland, the United Kingdom and the rest of Europe.It will focus on flying as many routes as possible at a lower frequency than normal. The plan to fly 90% of its pre-Covid 19 route network is subject to government restrictions on intra-EU flights being lifted, and effective public health measures being put in place at airports, the budget carrier cautioned. "It is time to get Europe flying again, so we can reunite friends and families, allow people to return to work and restart Europe's tourism industry, which provides so many millions of jobs," Ryanair CEO Eddie Wilson said in a statement.

Source: CNN May 12, 2020 11:26 UTC