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We All Might Be Flying in Planes Again Soon
Leisure travel could rebound more quickly than expected.
Passenger ready.
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Covid-19 became a pandemic because airplane passengers carried the new coronavirus with them around the world. As that became clear, airlines grounded nearly all of their fleets, governments issued travel restrictions and mandatory quarantines, and tourist attractions and conferences closed down. With no reason to fly, a quick recovery for air travel seemed unlikely. Warren Buffett dumped his airline stocks, claiming that the “world has changed.”
Passengers also wouldn’t feel safe packed inside a metal tube for hours, would they?