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Erin McCormick, The Guardian
Ship that together carry almost 10,000 passengers are stranded at sea after their destinations are refusing them entry. The sailings generally took place before March 8, when the U.S. and some other nations began advising people to avoid taking cruises. A difficult situation all around.
24 hours ago
Jamie Freed and Anshuman Daga, Reuters
Many carriers will be looking on enviously at this record bailout. Singapore Airlines not only gets to survive the crisis, but is also primed to come out stronger on the other side.
1 day ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Given the circumstances, U.S. airlines are getting good terms from their proposed government bailout. They should be grateful.
2 days ago
Singapore Airlines + Skift
The fact remains that flights are bad news for the environment. But Singapore Airlines is innovating rapidly to ensure cleaner skies.
1 month ago
Sarah Young, Reuters
The major airlines are desperate for a break, but with a government that assumes they've deep pockets, their calls for help will likely fall on deaf ears.
2 days ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Aviation has never faced a crisis as severe as the current one. Unfortunately, it may be a long time before the industry recovers.
3 days ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
People are being told to stay in their homes in many areas of the United States. Schools are closed. Is it the right time to be flying?
4 days ago
Francesca Landini and Giuseppe Fonte, Reuters
Given the years of struggle it would be amazing if Alitalia manages to outlast some of its better-funded European rivals. The Italian government clearly thinks the carrier has a viable future in the post-coronavirus world.
4 days ago
Reuters
There'll need to be much more money where this comes from if Norwegian is to survive the coronavirus crisis.
4 days ago
Rosie Spinks, Skift
Corporate bailouts are never popular with the average voter. But bailing out the cruise industry — which goes out of its way to avoid paying U.S. federal taxes — is proving a particularly hard case to make as the travel industry appeals to Congress for help.
5 days ago
Sanjeev Miglani and Aditi Shah, Reuters
While India had only eight confirmed deaths from coronavirus as of Monday, experts warn that a jump in cases is likely soon. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government ordered a shutdown of domestic flights. Rail travel is already suspended. The economic pain will be fierce.
5 days ago
Reuters
The $250 million pledge sounds like a lot of money, but in this situation probably isn't. It'll also be interesting to see what form the investment actually takes.
5 days ago
