Too Much U.S. Optimism?

Edward Russell
August 2nd, 2021 at 2:03 PM EDT

Denver International Airport

U.S. airlines are maintaining their bullish recovery outlooks even as Covid-19 Delta variant cases jump and mask requirements make a comeback. Reporter Ned Russell and Editor Madhu Unnikrishnan discuss whether this is a realistic view or one tailored for shareholders. Later in the episode, they discuss the continuing U.S. travel restrictions and make their predictions on Boeing.

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Edward Russell
August 2nd, 2021 at 2:03 PM EDT

Photo credit: Interior of Denver International Airport in May 2021.  Skift / Michael Cunniff

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