Coronavirus and Travel

Coronavirus

Global Airline Trade Group Deals Massive Blow to Travel Agencies by Opposing Refunds

The association's nod to airlines that they can withhold cash will not mean much without official government recognition, meaning the refund debate has just become political.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago

Coronavirus

AirAsia Seeks Government Loan to Ride Out Coronavirus Storm

There’s no end to troubles for AirAsia Group. With Tony Fernandes finally back in the CEO saddle after being cleared of bribery charges, the airline now has to fight a much tougher pandemic battle.

Liz Lee, Reuters | 4 years ago

Airlines

The EasyJet Cabin Manager Volunteering for the UK’s National Health Service

Working for an airline while that airline's fleet is grounded is a strange position to be in. In response, Rebecca Lawrence and many of her colleagues are using their furlough period to help the frontline of the coronavirus response.

Rosie Spinks, Skift | 4 years ago

Airlines

United Airlines President No Longer Counting on Quick ‘Snap Back’

United Airlines is in great peril, losing $100 million in revenue per day. But its CEO-in-waiting is already thinking about how the airline can emerge stronger from this crisis. Let's see if he can pull it off.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 4 years ago

Airlines

What This Decision by American Airlines Says About How Fast Demand Will Recover

The surprise here is not how many international flights American Airlines is cutting this summer. It is how many the airline intends to operate. American is only cutting 60 percent of its international flights this summer, compared to 2019. That seems optimistic.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 4 years ago

Coronavirus

Shuffled Not Shaken Out: How Hotel Giants Will Handle All Those Brands Post-Coronavirus

Recent brand buildup by global hotel giants has caused some analysts to caution against brand cannibalization, but the coronavirus downturn isn't likely to change the push for more flags.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 4 years ago

EventMB

Will Event Planners React the Same to Coronavirus Versus Earlier Crises?

4 years ago

Coronavirus

Understanding the Impact to the Virus-Hit Hotel Industry: New Skift Research

There is no doubt that these are some of the toughest times for the hotel industry. Hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, the industry is on its knees. Recovery will come, but when, and in what shape, is wholly uncertain. Understanding the current situation, and what a recovery might look like, will help the industry to prepare for when that day comes.

Wouter Geerts, Skift Research | 4 years ago

Coronavirus

China’s Domestic Aviation on the Rebound But Recovery Still Slow

With China’s domestic aviation still not showing the swift rebound as the coronavirus crisis subsides in the country, the route to recovery for global carriers will probably be harder than expected.

Stella Qiu and Jamie Freed, Reuters | 4 years ago

Coronavirus

BA in Union Talks to Suspend Around 32,000 Workers

Unite has had a lot of run-ins with the airline recently. In the past. it's often held the upper ground, but this time round things are different and staff will have some tough calls to make that will determine how BA emerges from the crisis.

Kate Holton, Reuters | 4 years ago