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Coronavirus and Travel

Airlines

U.S. Airlines Expand Free Ticket Change Policy Amid Coronavirus Uncertainty

With so much uncertainty around travel, airlines don't really have much choice. The cutoff dates will likely be pushed further into the year if the outbreak worsens.

Reuters | 4 years ago

U.S. Airlines Expand Free Ticket Change Policy Amid Coronavirus Uncertainty

Coronavirus

Royal Caribbean Tries to Shore Up Finances to Cope With ‘Extraordinary Times’

Some of the major stories around the coronavirus outbreak have centered on cruise ships, and the industry is facing a public relations disaster. The likes of Royal Caribbean need to make sure they can withstand the worst so they can come out on the other side.

Reuters | 4 years ago

Royal Caribbean Tries to Shore Up Finances to Cope With ‘Extraordinary Times’

Coronavirus

Nearly a Third of U.S. Travelers Defer Plans as Uncertainty Grows: Skift Research Survey

As coronavirus creeps closer to most Americans, more will cancel and defer travel. The data isn't good, but it's still less scary than the end-of-the-world social media posts would have you believe.

Seth Borko, Skift Research | 4 years ago

Nearly a Third of U.S. Travelers Defer Plans as Uncertainty Grows: Skift Research Survey

Airlines

Coronavirus Is Pushing Some Airlines to the Precipice

The UK regional airline Flybe was the first airline casualty of coronavirus. It probably won't be the last.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 4 years ago

Tourism

Italy Expands Travel Restrictions to Entire Country

It took less than two days for Italy to move from partial to complete travel restrictions in order to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Reuters | 4 years ago

Italy Expands Travel Restrictions to Entire Country

Airlines

Korean Air Warns That Coronavirus Could Put It Out of Business

As far as warnings go, this is about as stark as you can get. For Korean Air Lines, its very survival really depends on how long the coronavirus crisis lasts.

Reuters | 4 years ago

Korean Air Warns That Coronavirus Could Put It Out of Business

Business Travel

Large Middle East Travel Fair Postponed Until Late June

Unlike ITB Berlin, Arabian Travel Market is at least giving attendees enough time to make alternative arrangements.

Reuters | 4 years ago

Large Middle East Travel Fair Postponed Until Late June

Tourism

Shanghai Disneyland Partially Reopens as Coronavirus Infections Slow in China

Not only does Shanghai Disneyland's partial reopening signify that China has turned a corner in its virus battle, it also sends a glimmer of hope for Asia's embattled travel industry that things could be turning for the better soon.

Brenda Goh, Reuters | 4 years ago

Airlines

White House Mulls Tax Breaks for Airlines, Travel Firms and Cruise Companies

The coronavirus panic is already proving a disaster for travel companies, and the climate probably will worsen before it improves. The public, however, has little sympathy for a few segments of the industry, including airlines. Consumers may not react well if airlines get a perceived bailout so quickly. The White House may want to wait until airlines feel more pain before stepping in.

Steve Holland and Susan Heavey, Reuters | 4 years ago

Coronavirus

ITB Berlin’s Cancellation Had Only a Mild Impact on Short-Term Rental Owners

An upside for cities like Berlin that tighten short-term rental supply through regulation is that they're less prone to price and occupancy shocks when something like the trade fair ITB Berlin cancels at the last minute.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 4 years ago

ITB Berlin’s Cancellation Had Only a Mild Impact on Short-Term Rental Owners