Airlines cutting less frequented routes post-Covid

SOURCE www.businesstimes.com.sg
As post-Covid travel picks up, airlines are cutting less frequented routes, impacting cities like Bangkok and Florida. Traditional hubs like Singapore and New York are benefiting from increased connectivity.

Key Points

  • Many Southeast Asian airlines have cut flights to Europe
  • Traditional gateways like Singapore and New York are seeing increased connectivity
  • Airlines facing challenges due to aircraft shortages and rising costs

Pros

  • Traditional hubs like Singapore and New York are becoming even better connected
  • Increased focus on major routes may lead to more efficient operations

Cons

  • Cities like Bangkok and Florida are losing direct flight connections to key destinations
  • Systemic challenges in the airline industry impacting route availability