Tightening Coronavirus Curbs Sap Travel Demand Through Airline Hubs
Jamie Freed, Reuters
Airport hubs are now a shadow of their former selves as the coronavirus spreads turbulence across the global airline industry. Can it get any worse?
3 weeks ago
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Jamie Freed, Reuters
Airport hubs are now a shadow of their former selves as the coronavirus spreads turbulence across the global airline industry. Can it get any worse?
3 weeks ago
Jamie Freed, Reuters
To survive this unprecedented time, many airlines and airports are going to have to take radical, new steps.
3 weeks ago
Steve Holland and Susan Heavey, Reuters
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.
1 month ago
Danica Kirka and Jill Lawless, Associated Press
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has never been a fan of Heathrow expansion and this decision could be all he needs to put an end to the project.
1 month ago
Danielle Hyams, Skift
This week in aviation news, is brand loyalty (ahem, free premium snacks) going to be enough to keep JetBlue's Boston customers from getting cozy with the competition as American and Delta make moves to increase their presence at the Beantown hub? Plus, we discover that Delta's CEO is firmly in the "do not recline your seat" camp.
2 months ago
Danielle Hyams, Skift
After HMSHost severed its exclusivity agreement to operate Starbucks airport locations, OTG hospitality group quickly stepped in to fill the void. OTG is well-known for its use of tech to make the airport dining experience more efficient. Let's hope it finds a way to eliminate those long Starbucks lines.
2 months ago
Danielle Hyams, Skift
This week in aviation news, AirAsia's iconic CEO Tony Fernandes steps aside for now while officials look into allegations that he accepted a bribe from Airbus in exchange for a major order. Plus, JetBlue founder unveils details about his new airline. He's calling it Breeze.
2 months ago
Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press
Let's hope New York state wins here. The Trump Administration has severely over-reached with its Global Entry decision.
2 months ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Airports are welcome to prefer local businesses, but they should also understand Starbucks has a loyal following and should remain in terminals. When it's 5 a.m., and you're at an unfamiliar airport and you just want your reliable coffee fix, Starbucks is often the best bet.
2 months ago
Danielle Hyams, Skift
In aviation news this week, JetBlue's CEO thinks the flight shaming movement is headed toward the U.S. What's more, twice a year Skift looks at the best of the best in travel and hospitality. For the 2020 winter edition, Finnair, Cathay Pacific, and Alaska Airlines received shout-outs for best innovators in airlines.
3 months ago
Binaj Gurubacharya , The Associated Press
Good to know that Nepal’s power situation is under control as this is the year it organizes a Visit Nepal Year, targeting two million tourists. The country needs them badly.
3 months ago
Joeal Calupitan and Jim Gomez, The Associated Press
Some planes may be able to fly Monday, which will free up parking bays for incoming flights. But it’s hard to tell if flight disruptions will end quickly — the volcano’s similar restiveness in the 1970s lasted for about four months.
3 months ago