Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.This week’s TPG Talks webinar focused on the aviation industry, one that has seen demand drop to historic lows over the course of just a few months. Senior Aviation Editor Ben Mutzabaugh joined us as we discussed how the airlines were forced to adapt to weather the storm and ensure their existence once the pandemic is over, even though it may take years to fully recover.During the session, we covered topics like:The precipitous drop in demandThe industry’s financial situationFleet changesWhat the future might holdIf you missed the webinar, you can view a full recording right here — and then read on for show notes and additional, follow-up reading:Show notes4:02 — Introduction to Ben6:15 — The initial drop in demand10:04 — Discussion of government support for airlines11:16 — Financial state of airline industry15:00 — Risks of airline bankruptcy17:15 — Risks of increased prices given limited flights24:23 — Discussion of cleaning procedures and packed flights33:24 — Fleet adjustments39:10 — Mask-wearing44:54 — Looking to the future, including international flights51:08 — Q&AFollow-on reading and important linksAirlines may face a tough fall after that summer uptickDelta likely to pull flights as number of US coronavirus cases risesAs travel reopens, here’s what it’s like flying in the U.S. right nowUnited and American may ban passengers who don’t wear masksDelta CEO: Wearing masks is about ‘respect,’ says flyers who refuse will be barredAmerican removes capacity caps, increases health safety measuresAirline coronavirus change and cancellation policies: A complete list of major carriersTPG Talks is a series of live webinars hosted by team members from The Points Guy, covering various aspects of the travel, credit card and loyalty industries. Join from anywhere in the world on any device to learn tips and tricks that’ll get you closer to your next dream vacation.For a list of previous sessions, visit our TPG Talks hub page, or click on any of the links below for individual recaps:TPG Talks #1: Online shopping portalsTPG Talks #2: Under-the-radar loyalty programsTPG Talks #3: Future of cruisingTPG Talks #4: Beginner’s guideTPG Talks #5: Travel changes and cancellationsTPG Talks #6: New era of flight dealsTPG Talks #7: Credit card strategy during COVID-19TPG Talks #8: Advanced redemption tacticsTPG Talks #9: Disney and theme park reopening
