In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the surviving airlines have accelerated cost-cutting efforts, curtailed capital expenditures, and reduced their fleets. Arguably, airlines are in a much stronger operational position to cope with volatile operating environments. However, the highly uncertain...
Since 2020, at least five multinational airlines have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy 1 protection before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. 2 These cases provide a lens through which airlines and restructuring professionals can view potential restructuring efforts and...
The COVID-19 pandemic hit the bottom line of many businesses. Among the hardest hit industries has been the travel industry and, in particular, airlines and aviation companies. After suffering a complete shutdown at the beginning stages of the pandemic, airlines struggled to generate ticket sales...
Airlines were among the industries hardest hit by the global pandemic. Though conditions have improved somewhat since travel reopened, airlines continue to face challenges with staffing, increased costs for fuel, and other inflationary pressures. This issue of the JCR offers insights into how...
