The easing travel restrictions amid widespread vaccinations and lower COVID infection rates are leading to a surge in demand for air travel.
During the Q1 conference call, United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) CEO Scott Kirby stated, “The demand environment is the strongest it’s been in my 30 years in the industry.” Meanwhile, Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) CEO, Bob Jordan, expects 2022 to be a profitable year due to continued strong bookings.
An improving operating environment and…