Originally Posted by
williwaw
I've heard more and more companies sharing that online meeting platforms are better than they expected, and thus anticipate using face-to-face less. It will be interesting to see if thats a durable trend (either from online meeting burnout, or just a need to use travel as a competitive perk.)
At least one
global travel specialist group anticipates that pre COVID-19 travel will not recover until 2023 if the pandemic is considered to be under control by year end. While there is no model or recent historical events to draw from, the article is a good read.
They anticipate business travel to be a driving factor in the recovery, but not itinially. It definitely will be interesting to see how much lasting impact the alternatives will have on face-to-face interaction.
AS has limited international exposure so a combination of leisure and domestic business travel may ultimately benefit them in the near to mid-term. Although Hawaii, Alaska & a cancelled Alaska Cruise season are an immediate hindrance with significant impact.
James