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Articles tagged “skift aviation forum 2020”

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Vaccine Euphoria Isn’t Deterring United From Conservative Approach as Year-End Cancellations Rise

In spite of a rise in holiday flight cancellations, United Airlines remains confident for the long-term return of business and international travel — there is pent-up travel demand and the airline has had success with its early pre-flight testing programs. Still, even with a vaccine on the horizon, the airline remains cautious.

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Business Travel Is Coming Back: Top Execs at American Airlines and Dallas-Forth Worth Airport

You can debate about in-flight studies on the risk of spreading infection. But American Airlines at least has the hard evidence that its guest-facing workers have a reported lower infection rate than the company as a whole or than the urban areas where they tend to work. That bodes well for a business travel rebound.

Business Travel Is Coming Back: Top Execs at American Airlines and Dallas-Forth Worth Airport

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CEOs From Air France and Ryanair See Different Flight Paths to a Travel Recovery

There's a fascinating difference of opinion between the top bosses of Air France and Ryanair on competitiveness, fairness, and the value of testing at airports.

CEOs From Air France and Ryanair See Different Flight Paths to a Travel Recovery

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What’s Next for Airlines? Watch Southwest CEO Offer Predictions for 2021 and Beyond

Effective vaccines are one thing. Southwest and other airlines still need to gain the trust of event planners before they can bank on recovery momentum.

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Southwest CEO on the Fight to Pare Losses and Avoid First Layoffs in 50 Years

You know times are tough when a domestic airline with strong leisure roots like Southwest Airlines is in danger of breaking a half-century tradition of no layoffs or furloughs.

Southwest CEO on the Fight to Pare Losses and Avoid First Layoffs in 50 Years