Skift Take

United is optimistic that even the most-struggling sectors like corporate travel will eventually return. But the airline will continue to play it safe with capacity cuts until the positive impact of a vaccine fully resonates throughout the broader economy.

Andrew Nocella, chief commercial officer at United Airlines since early 2017, talked about the airline’s conservative approach to operating an airline through a pandemic at Skift Aviation Forum. Positive news on the coronavirus vaccine front from manufacturers like Pfizer and Moderna is good for the travel industry.