While air travel will be plagued by long lines and passenger frustrations in the near future, airports are scrambling to adopt technology in the longer term that will mean less waiting, walk-through checkpoints and "touchless" experiences.
With more countries easing coronavirus lockdowns in an effort to restart their economies as summer gets underway, CNBC takes a look at where you might be able to go on vacation in the coming months.
The German government and Lufthansa, which has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, have reached a preliminary deal on a 9 billion euro ($9.8 billion) bailout.
Airline stocks are getting a lift on signs demand is starting to pick up. Southwest and United are both up about 20% over the past week. Investors are watching the Southwest annual meeting for comments from executives that could shed more light on the rebound in bookings. CNBC's Phil LeBeau reports.
Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO, joins "Squawk Box" to discuss safety practices on airplanes amid Covid-19, government aid to the airlines, the hit to travel demand, working to avoid laying off employees, recovering from the crisis and more.
Scott Kirby becomes CEO at United Airlines on Wednesday, and the transfer of power comes as investors look for signs of improving demand across the industry. CNBC's Phil LeBeau reports.
Where is it safe to travel during a pandemic? This hotel is answering that question by requiring guests to prove they don't have the coronavirus before they arrive.