United Airlines said Thursday that bookings had slowed and cancellations had risen in recent days because of the surge in virus cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged Americans to avoid holiday travel altogether, presenting the industry with its latest wrenching question: How dark can this winter get? Southwest Airlines said last week that booking momentum seemed to be slowing for the rest of the year. Ski resorts in the United States remain hopeful for winter travel, but those in France, Austria and Italy are closed until at least the end of November. The lack of such strict restrictions has kept travel flowing in the United States, but for how long is anyone’s guess.

Source: bd News24 November 20, 2020 07:52 UTC