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A trend likely to continue even after the pandemic subsides.
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The airline industry and its main aircraft suppliers will be in survival mode at least through the upcoming winter season and until a broadly distributed COVID-19 vaccine allows public life worldwide to return to normal. 
 
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For the air transport industry, news of vaccine progress provides a glimmer of hope that the air travel recovery might come within the more optimistic forecasts. 
 
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Chris Zweigenthal speaks about how better testing can eliminate mandatory and universal quarantines that kill passenger demand.
 
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Robin Hayes joined New York-based JetBlue Airways in 2008, ultimately taking the helm as CEO in February 2015. An airline renowned for its strong customer service and innovation, Hayes will share his perspective on the future of the transatlantic market and JetBlue’s plans to enter that market next year, beginning with flights from New York and Boston to London.

As the pandemic crisis struck the US in early 2020, JetBlue was at the forefront of initiatives such as requiring masks for all passengers, trialing cabin sanitizers that use UV technology, and guaranteeing flexibility for customers to change their flights without fees.

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One of the airline industry’s most highly regarded executives, Qantas CEO Alan Joyce, has never been one to avoid bold steps. The pandemic has provided the Australian carrier’s greatest challenge, but it has been quick to respond with a wide range of measures. Hear about the progress it is making and what comes next.

Gain insights from one of the world’s most iconic long-haul carriers, which marks its 100th anniversary this year.

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