Airlines face tough winter as hoped-for pick-up fails to materialise

PLEASE consider safety first.

who prefer now to rely on teleconferencing

They don't prefer it -- for some of these people collecting points and miles is their main hobby. But they are told they cannot travel.

Still waiting for Japan to announce details on easing travel restrictions to, what was it, 12 other countries? If I have to stay here for another 6 months I am gonna explode.

One of the biggest disappointments has been the absence of highly lucrative business class travelers who prefer now to rely on teleconferencing rather than run the risk of catching the virus.

They don't prefer telecons rather most companies currently prohibit international travel.