07
May
Spirit Airlines Finds Even Cheap Fares Can’t Help Fill Airplanes
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Spirit Airlines is finding it tough to stimulate demand in this environment. Pictured is one of the airline’s Airbus jets. Spirit Airlines
Skift Take: Spirit Airlines executives suspect their airline is well-positioned to win in a recovery. They’re probably right, since low-cost options often thrive during a recession. But Spirit has to withstand the crisis first.
07
May
Why JetBlue Is Planning for an L-Shaped Recovery
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JetBlue Airways is among the many U.S. carriers not planning for quick recovery. JetBlue Airways
Skift Take: JetBlue is taking a cautious approach toward a rebound. Executives said indications do not suggest the industry will see a quick recovery.
07
May
Skift and Twenty31 Join Forces to Deliver Destination Recovery Services
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Skift Take: Skift is partnering with destination consultancy Twenty31 to build out tourism recovery services for destinations worldwide.
07
May
Hilton’s Recovery Won’t Depend on People Flying Again: CEO
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The hotel industry can significantly recover without the airline industry, Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta said on a first quarter earnings call Thursday. Farragutful / Wikimedia
Skift Take: Airlines may lag hotels in their recovery timeline, but both industries need more coronavirus testing and treatments to have a shot at returning to peak performance levels.
07
May
Chinese Travelers Make 115 Million Trips Over May Day Holiday
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Chinese tourists take photographs Nicola Mirguet / Flickr
Skift Take: Traveler confidence is coming back in China, albeit gradually. As predicted, the early signs of recovery were dominated by car travel.