Airlines bosses worry about impact of Omicron variant – Reuters

Airlines bosses worry about impact of Omicron variant – Reuters

DUBAI/LONDON, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Airline bosses voiced concern on Tuesday that travel restrictions linked to the emergence of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus risked blowing an industry recovery off course.

The strongest warning came from Emirates airline President Tim Clark who said a major hit to the peak December travel season would cause "significant traumas" in the global aviation business. read more

British budget airline easyJet (EZJ.L) also spoke of a softening in demand in recent weeks as the resurgence of the virus in parts of continental Europe prompted customers to rethink city break plans. read more