Despite Recovery Indicators, Airlines Weigh Cutting Flights Due to Fuel Prices

  Bloomberg reports both Alaska Airlines and low-cost carrier Allegiant Air will scale back their flights due to jet fuel prices increasing significantly.   Increased Fuel Prices Create Uncertainty in Post-Pandemic Recovery Plans With global energy companies electing to cancel business with Russian oil producers and the White House banning …

Calls Rise to End Face Mask Mandate, Stop Proposed No-Fly List

  In an editorial published to Forbes, former Spirit Airlines chief executive Ben Baldanza argues that the mandate should be allowed to end without further extension.   Former Spirit Executive Cites Passenger Safety, Return to Normalcy for Ending Mask Mandate In his editorial, Baldanza notes current societal attitudes towards face …

Russian Aircraft Banned from U.S. Airspace as Aviation World Responds to Ukraine Crisis

  The growing list of sanctions against both the Russian Federation and airlines operating there include cancelled interline agreements, closed airspace and reduced support to keep aircraft running.   U.S., European Union Closes Airspace, Businesses Cancel Agreements According to CNN, the member nations of the European Union, the United Kingdom …

Air Travel Sector May Not Fully Recover Until 2024

  In a press release, the organization says current analytics suggests carriers may not see pre-pandemic traveler numbers until 2024 at the earliest.   Domestic Travel Expected to Recover Faster Than International Fares The new forecast for aviation recovery is based on the load factors from throughout 2021 and projections …