From Axios:
“Not since the aftermath of 9/11 has there been such a fear of flying.
Why it matters: The novel coronavirus has the airline industry bracing for the worst downturn since the Great Recession. Even though the government says it’s safe to fly domestically, the drumbeat of news about COVID-19 has cautious employers stifling business travel and worried families rethinking their summer vacation plans.
Driving the news: Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly said Thursday the sudden drop in domestic air travel “has a 9/11-like feel.”
- “We could discount prices tomorrow and it wouldn’t do any good,” said Kelly.”