2021 Air Travel (January 2021)

Airlines May Actually Regain Some Pricing Power This Summer

"The rollout of Covid-19 vaccines has the airline industry looking toward an “inflection point” when the travel recovery takes off later this year. That spike in flyers could mean some sky-high fares but, after more than a year stuck at home, travelers may not care."

Delta Air Lines Is Calling Pilots Back to Work

"For now, air travel demand remains far below pre-pandemic levels. However, Delta's management expects a sharp rebound in demand beginning as soon as the spring. As a result, the company recently told its pilots that it will restore 400 junior pilots to full flying status by the summer."