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More Airline Worker Furloughs Likely Even With Additional Coronavirus Aid
Airlines promised that more payroll assistance would allow them to avoid dramatic staffing reductions. That relief is now here to the tune of $15 billion but it looks like the furloughs, while temporarily rolled back, are still coming.
Hotels See Higher Payroll Relief Under New Government Aid But Say More Stimulus Needed
The hotel industry qualifies for larger small business loans under the new coronavirus relief measure. That's reason for it to celebrate, but the industry will still need what it considers a real stimulus bill with incentives to revive travel demand in the long-term.
New Report: Five Contactless Hotel Technology Trends for 2021
In 2020, contactless technology has rapidly evolved from a nice-to-have to a must-have feature in the hotel industry. What does the future hold for contactless experiences? We investigate in this new report.
United Promises to Leave No Covid-Infected Pilot Behind
Ordinarily, an airline might refuse to transport a passenger with Covid-19. But airlines know they need to repatriate crew members who develop Covid-19 abroad. If they do not, crew members might refuse to fly the trips, and airlines would lose revenue.
Airport Startup Aims to Help Frazzled Traveling Families as Part-Nanny, Part-Concierge
Families traveling by air have often been seen as a nuisance by fellow travelers and airlines alike. How can air travel be more appealing for families with small children after the pandemic?
U.S. Airlines and Hotels to Receive Long-Awaited Relief as Part of New $900 Billion Aid Package
The $900 billion coronavirus relief deal delivers the airline and hotel industries some of the top requests on their respective holiday wish list. Just as before, airlines get the biggest prize.
U.S. Hotels Slated for More Aid — Without Liability Protections
Although the hotel industry claimed federal liability protections were a vital need in the next round of coronavirus relief, leaving the measure out of an emerging deal in Washington doesn't leave hoteliers completely vulnerable to lawsuits.
Airlines Still Waiting on Governments for a Single Digital Health Passport Standard
The CommonTrust Network signed Aruba this week as its first member country, a win in the race to develop a digital health passport. But competition remains fierce as airlines await a single standard that can safely restart travel.
Marriott Will Offer Pre-Event Covid Tests to Revive Biz Meetings
Optional coronavirus tests are another layer to Marriott's approach to combatting the threat of the virus. But testing is not a standalone solution to getting back to pre-pandemic performance levels.