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The Covid Pandemic Could Cut Business Travel by 36%—Permanently – The Wall Street Journal
Between 19% and 36% of all business trips could disappear, given efficiencies developed during the lockdown, our Middle Seat columnist and airline experts estimate…
Even if Covid-19 vaccines become widespread, business travel is likely to be changed by the pandemic. Travel budgets have been slashed and some meetings will remain virtual; conferences and conventions may be crimped.
But by how much? It matters not only to airlines and their employees but also their customerstravelers. Thats because higher fares paid by corporate customers actually subsidize cheap fares for vacationers. Whats more, less business travel means that airlines schedule fewer flights…
