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We shall see...
Boston is not an approved airport for the remaining European flights
They're likely going to fold. They were already on thin ice before COVID-19.
One? I'd expect multiple. All complain that bookings have collapsed faster and wider than they did for Sept 11 (which bankrupted US Airways by August 2002 and United by Dec 2002)I have a feeling that one of the Big Name airlines is going to go under.
All of the airlines were relatively strong before this disaster.One? I'd expect multiple. All complain that bookings have collapsed faster and wider than they did for Sept 11 (which bankrupted US Airways by August 2002 and United by Dec 2002)
It is true that we have fewer airlines--fewer weak members of the herd--but the pattern is generally that they come in clumps.
Arlington -- at Today's Press Conference [Saturday PM]:One? I'd expect multiple. All complain that bookings have collapsed faster and wider than they did for Sept 11 (which bankrupted US Airways by August 2002 and United by Dec 2002)
It is true that we have fewer airlines--fewer weak members of the herd--but the pattern is generally that they come in clumps.
The airlines will struggle yes, but will be OK in the long run (most of them). They are a commodity. Warren Buffet actually doubled down and said he will not sell any airlines stock, perhaps buy more of it in an interview last week.
Most airline balance sheets are in good shape and they have more runway (no pun intended) than they may express to the media.
Updated Monday, March 16, 2020, 12:27 PM
At the start of service on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, trains and buses will run with reduced service to support efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. In addition, we have increased cleaning and sanitation at stations and on vehicles.
Service changes will help riders and employees avoid large crowds and allow for social distancing. These decisions are based on guidance from public health professionals and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH).
Someone explain to me how running less trains "will help riders and employees avoid large crowds and allow for social distancing"
All of the subway lines are essentially down 50% with the exception of the Blue Line, which is down 28%.Friday turnstile count at one of the MBTA subway stations, can't remember which, was down 48 percent from the previous Friday.
I don't see how you completely shut down the T -- too many people rely on it for access to food shopping, pharmacies and healthcare -- people who cannot afford to take an Uber or Lyft.The MBTA is going to be shut down soon I bet. Same with Logan.