As Europe Travel Roars Back, American Airlines Mulls Its 787 Deliveries And Its Summer Schedule

As Europe Travel Roars Back, American Airlines Mulls Its 787 Deliveries And Its Summer Schedule

A prediction made by nearly everyone in the airline industry is coming true now: Transatlantic travel is returning. Each day brings a new announcement. This morning, for instance, United Airlines said it will add five new flights to London by spring, bring its total to 22 daily London departures. "London was the most booked international destination for United's business customers in October," the carrier said. On Wednesday, Emirates Airline, the world's largest international airline, said it will hire more than 6, 000 people over the next six months after seeing a 30% increase in search volume for travel this winter. Travelport, a London-based global distribution system, said Thursday that in the last month, U. S. bookings have been at 70% of pre-pandemic levels, with international travel accounting for 52% of the bookings. The most popular departure date for U. S. bound international travel is Nov. 8, the day that a travel ban will end for most international visitors who show proof of vaccination and a negative coronavirus test. Both Delta and United have announced major schedule increases this month, including transatlantic increases. Perhaps the biggest surprise, besides United's recommitment to a route between Boston Logan and London Heathrow, both hubs