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Coronavirus and Travel

Coronavirus

Economy Extended Stay Is the Strongest of the Weak U.S. Hotel Sector in March

U.S. economy extended stay hotels continue to see relatively strong performance levels during the coronavirus downturn, while offering rooms for emergency services could maintain numbers from dipping as the crisis continues.

Cameron Sperance , Skift | 4 years ago

Economy Extended Stay Is the Strongest of the Weak U.S. Hotel Sector in March

Business Travel

Here’s What Will Happen Next to Corporate Airfares

In most cases it’s too soon to lock in future rates. But for those with creative minds, there are gains to be made in figuring out what might happen next.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago

Airlines

Korean Air Asks 70 Percent of Employees to Take Partially Paid Leave

South Korea's largest carrier is in trouble — and it is pleading for government assistance.

Joyce Lee, Reuters | 4 years ago

Korean Air Asks 70 Percent of Employees to Take Partially Paid Leave

Airlines

This European Airline CEO Says There Will Be No Quick Fixes

As an airline that is 80 percent owned by the Latvian government, perhaps Air Baltic wasn't the most nimble carrier. But that government support will be vital over the next 18 months.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 4 years ago

This European Airline CEO Says There Will Be No Quick Fixes

Online Travel

Thailand’s TakeMeTour to Ride Out Crisis Storm Selling Its Tech Expertise to Other Businesses

The surge in adoption of new practices and technologies could be the silver lining for travel firms determined to come out on the other side of the coronavirus crisis.

Xinyi Liang-Pholsena, Skift | 4 years ago

Thailand’s TakeMeTour to Ride Out Crisis Storm Selling Its Tech Expertise to Other Businesses

Coronavirus

Air France-KLM Seeks $6.5 Billion Lifeline From Government

The proposed bank loans effectively double the airline's coffers, giving it some much-needed breathing space.

Maya Nikolaeva, Reuters | 4 years ago

Air France-KLM Seeks $6.5 Billion Lifeline From Government

Coronavirus

Grounded Airline Workers Take Up Virus Prevention Service in Singapore

Because why not? In this difficult time, such initiatives would provide a win-win situation for both furloughed aviation workers and the public service sector seeking to close gaps in fighting the coronavirus.

Aradhana Aravindan, Reuters | 4 years ago

Grounded Airline Workers Take Up Virus Prevention Service in Singapore

Coronavirus

Carnival Sells 8 Percent Stake to Saudis After Dire Financial Warning

Carnival is facing two unprecedented crises: Lost revenue from the complete cessation of its cruising operations and an optics nightmare that puts the future of cruising's popularity in genuine doubt.

Rosie Spinks, Skift | 4 years ago

Carnival Sells 8 Percent Stake to Saudis After Dire Financial Warning

Coronavirus

Etihad to Test New Airport Scanners for Pinpointing Sick Passengers

New tech can screen passengers for elevated heart rates, respiratory rates, and temperatures. The kiosks sound minimal enough. But their accuracy and speed still need to be proven under busy airport conditions.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 4 years ago

Etihad to Test New Airport Scanners for Pinpointing Sick Passengers

Coronavirus

Tourist-Heavy States Will Feel Some of the Worst Coronavirus Economic Sting: Report

As economists struggle to make sense of how big the coronavirus downturn will be, many point to tourist-heavy states with older populations like Florida, Maine, and Nevada as having the most vulnerable economies in the U.S.

Howard Schneider, Reuters | 4 years ago

Tourist-Heavy States Will Feel Some of the Worst Coronavirus Economic Sting: Report