WASHINGTON - Life until a vaccine: The only cures that could really heal airlines in the short-term are the same elusive measures that everyone’s already hoping for amid the pandemic, like a vaccine or widespread, easily accessible testing. Barring that, Politico's Brianna Gurciullo reports in a new story looking at the industry’s fate, airline travel could take months or years to recover. Continue reading original article.
The Intelligent Aerospace take:
April 28, 2020 -Politico's Gurciullo covers the numerous options lawmakers and carriers are and may undertake as the aviation sector looks to "return to normal." She noted 40 percent of recent passengers may wait up to 6 months after the outbreak is contained. With a lack of incoming revenue, a second CARES Act may be needed to keep the sector aloft. In addition, carriers are seeking flexibility to shift aircraft and routes.
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Jamie Whitney, Associate Editor
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