LUV - Airlines look for ways to boost international travel
A group representing major U.S. airlines is reportedly supporting a proposal by public health officials to start requiring negative tests before most international air passengers return to the U.S. under a global testing program. The effort is being led by Airlines for America, which reps major carriers like American Airlines ([[AAL]] -4.3%), United Airlines ([[UAL]] -3.8%), Delta Air Lines ([[DAL]] -4.0%) and Southwest Airlines ([[LUV]] -3.6%). The global testing program development could also be significant for European carriers looking to set up travel corridors.British Airways (ICAGY), easyJet (EJTTF), Ryanair (RYAAY) Deutsche Lufthansa ([[DLAKF]], [[DLAKY]]), Air France-KLM (AFRAF), SAS Group, Jet2 (DRTGF), Virgin Atlantic, Wizz Air (WZZAF), Aeroflot (AERZY), Finnair (FNNNF), Norwegian Air (NWARF) and Air Berlin (AIBEF) are all struggling to find ways to boost bookings amid increased COVD-19 restrictions. Airline investors skittish are today even after big holiday travel day in the U.S.
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Airlines look for ways to boost international travel