Travel's Reopening and Coronavirus Recovery

The latest news about coronavirus recovery around the world and the reopening of travel and tourism in destinations around the world.

Skift Research subscribers can view the latest data about country-by-country recovery at the Skift Recovery Index. Data about public companies can be viewed at the Skift Health Score.

Tourism

Hong Kong Eases Testing for Inbound Arrivals

A day after China announced some major changes to its controversial zero-Covid policy, Hong Kong on Thursday announced that inbound arrivals would need to undergo daily rapid antigen tests for…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 years ago

Airlines

Southwest First U.S. Airline to Resume Dividend After CARES Act Rules End

Southwest Airlines will pay a dividend to its shareholders of record as of January 10, 2023. This may not seem like a notable move for a carrier that has paid…

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

Airlines

Delta's $7 Billion Pilot Agreement

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Delta's hefty pilot agreement, the shrinking cost of business travel in Europe, and the recovery of Expedia and Booking.

Jason Clampet | 2 years ago

Travelers board an Amtrak train in New York

Ground Transport

Amtrak Staffing Issues Could Persist Into 2024 Even as Travelers Return

Despite billions of dollars in federal funds for new and expanded train service, Amtrak can't find the staff to simply recover from the pandemic.

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

Hotels

Edition’s Slow Burn Growth Heats Up

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at the Edition hotel brand’s growth, Japan’s relaunched travel discount program, and G Adventures’ technology investment.

Jason Clampet | 2 years ago

Tourism

Japan to Continue Nationwide Travel Discount Program in 2023

The Japanese government announced on Friday it's planning to resume its domestic travel discount program in the new year.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 years ago

Airlines

American Airlines CEO: 'We're Ready' for the Holidays and Beyond

Listen in for a discussion from Skift Aviation Forum with American Airlines CEO Robert Isom in conversation with Skift's Edward Russell.

Jason Clampet | 2 years ago

Airlines

United Airlines, Alcohol Wipes and Finding New Customer Touch Points

Some passengers want to talk to people. Some do not. United Airlines wants make sure they all have a choice.

Justin Dawes | 2 years ago

Airlines

Expedia and JetBlue See Airline Distribution Shift During Travel Boom

In the perpetual tug of war between airlines and online middlemen, a bit of turnabout is fair play.

Sean O'Neill | 2 years ago

Airlines

Thai AirAsia Benefits From Rapid Recovery in Thailand Tourist Arrivals

Tourists are flocking back to Thailand since it dropped Covid restrictions. That's good news for the country's largest airline, Thai AirAsia.

2 years ago