air travel

Some Airports Freeze Renovations As Fewer Passengers Fly
Some Airports Freeze Renovations As Fewer Passengers Fly
June 08, 2020  |  Travel Payments

Plans to expand some airports have been put on hold as air transportation has been grounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, The Wall Street Journal reported. Get...

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How To Make It Safe To Fly The Friendly Skies Again
How To Make It Safe To Fly The Friendly Skies Again
May 27, 2020  |  Ecosystems

The airline industry has been particularly pummeled by the global pandemic as consumers sheltering in place have, by and large, eschewed both domestic and overseas...

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Frontier To Allow Passengers To Purchase Extra Space On Planes
Frontier To Allow Passengers To Purchase Extra Space On Planes
May 05, 2020  |  Travel Payments

As the world steadily inches toward reopening after several months of coronavirus-related lockdowns, Frontier Airlines will give people the option to pay extra to leave...

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Buffett’s Grounding Of Airline Stocks Shows Turbulence Ahead
Buffett’s Grounding Of Airline Stocks Shows Turbulence Ahead
May 04, 2020  |  Investments

The selloff begat the selloff. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Airlines Shift From Passengers To Cargo
Airlines Shift From Passengers To Cargo
March 23, 2020  |  Coronavirus

For the airline industry, keeping at least some top line in place to cover enormous fixed costs is a critical strategy as demand for travel...

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Coronavirus: Amazon Adjusts Attendance Policy; Trip.com Chairman, CEO To Stop Taking Salaries
Coronavirus: Amazon Adjusts Attendance Policy; Trip.com Chairman, CEO To Stop Taking Salaries
March 09, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The coronavirus could have wide-reaching effects on medical facilities, eCommerce retailers, technology and the economy as a whole. Here are the latest updates on the...

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VP Pence To Meet With Airline Execs On Gathering Data To Fight Coronavirus
VP Pence To Meet With Airline Execs On Gathering Data To Fight Coronavirus
March 04, 2020  |  Safety and Security

Vice President Mike Pence is meeting with airline CEOs and an airline industry trade group on Wednesday (March 5) over Coronavirus concerns and data collection,...

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Coronavirus Ripple Effect: Cross-Border Tourism, Retail Sales and Supply Chains Down
Coronavirus Ripple Effect: Cross-Border Tourism, Retail Sales and Supply Chains Down
February 24, 2020  |  International

Not all black swan events are created equally, at least when it comes to certain business verticals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Delta Takes Minority Stake In Private Jet Startup Wheels Up
Delta Takes Minority Stake In Private Jet Startup Wheels Up
December 12, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Delta Airlines has decided to take a different direction when it comes to its private jet business, announcing earlier today that it would be combining...

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