April 13, 2020 12:22 pm ET
April 10, 2020 10:01 pm ET -
Could the Aviation Industry Rebound in the Second Quarter?
VistaJet executive Thomas Flohr believes that there will be a “significant rebound” in the aviation industry in the second quarter, especially towards May or June, as borders around the world slowly begin to open up as the Coronavirus subsides. Flohr…
April 10, 2020 1:00 pm ET -
Opinion: Even During a Pandemic, Domestic Air Travel Remains a…
I recently came across an opinion piece by a fellow aviation reporter, arguing that domestic air travel in the U.S. essentially needs to be halted as COVID-19 cases grow by the day. I am certainly not discrediting Mr. Sumer’s opinion…
April 9, 2020 9:00 am ET -
IATA Warns COVID-19 Threatens 25 Million Jobs Worldwide
The International Airlines Transport Association (IATA) has warned stakeholders that the Coronavirus crisis threatens 25 million direct and indirect jobs surrounding the airline industry worldwide; as governments across the world have restricted movement and even called for the suspension of…
April 9, 2020 8:00 am ET -
A Review of America’s Track Record on Nationalizing Brands
In the recent CARES Act, the aviation industry was given a bailout for its recent economic woes stemming from the COVID-19 epidemic. This has led to another round of arguments being brought forward about preferring nationalizing carriers to avoid these…
April 8, 2020 1:55 pm ET -
Alaska Airlines Consolidates Flights In Response to Reduced Demand
During these turbulent times, many airlines have cut frequencies and some have even been cutting routes entirely. But one airline is taking a unique approach to this challenge. Seattle-based Alaska Airlines is committed to cutting the least number of cities…