Matthew Parsons, Skift
A step in the right direction, although some passengers might balk at the price tag and wonder why the UK government can't apply the same tests when they return.
5 days ago
Matthew Parsons, Skift
After Emirates, now low-cost carrier Zipair is offering a "basic" business-class product. The concept sounds great, but convincing company travel buyers could be a challenge.
1 week ago
Matthew Parsons, Skift
Airlines need to choose their battles carefully. In Southwest's case, will this combination of technology partnerships and airport testing be enough to bring business trips back at scale?
2 weeks ago
Matthew Parsons, Skift
Several big names are linked to this pilot, not the least of which are the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and The Rockefeller Foundation, and to other schemes afoot. But are they the answer to restarting travel, and can they convince governments that Covid-19 testing, not quarantines, is the best way to reopen borders?
3 weeks ago
Tracy Rucinski, Reuters
Frustrated by the lack of movement for more relief in D.C., Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly is taking a different tack than just settling on layoffs. He's asked the unions to take pay cuts to avoid job reductions — and give him an answer on that fast. Worth a shot.
3 weeks ago
Matthew Parsons, Skift
The airline said there was no visibility and certainty of a post-pandemic recovery path. Alarmingly, that could sum up most travel companies' predicaments today.
3 weeks ago
Alexandra Alper, Reuters
It's not quite the CARES Act extension U.S. carriers wanted, as Washington's bailout offer is below the $25 billion they've been calling for.
3 weeks ago
Laurence Frost and Sarah Young, Reuters
Johan Lundgren is right to point out quarantines are confusing, and in many cases a disproportionate response to the crisis. But airline bosses shouldn't underestimate the bureaucratic complexities of Europe.
1 month ago
Tracy Rucinski, Reuters
The threats and gamesmanship are heating up with a month to go before U.S. aid to airlines expires and workers are at risk. This would be the largest reduction of pilots in United's history.
2 months ago
Matthew Parsons, Skift
The pandemic will have marred the first anniversary celebrations, but this fledgling corporate travel unit should have enough experience behind it to ride out the storm.
3 months ago
Matthew Parsons, Skift
This exit out of voluntary administration is being described as a "resetting" under Bain Capital. Apart from the famous red brand, Virgin Australia stands to be unrecognizable after such a restructuring.
3 months ago
Matthew Parsons, Skift
Michael O'Leary's latest strategy is a long shot, but when your traffic plummets 99 percent you've got nothing to lose.
3 months ago
