Bonus Podcast: American Airlines CEO Doug Parker

Like many airline chiefs, Doug Parker is “bullish” on the future, particularly after a surge in demand for transatlantic flights after the travel ban lifted on Nov. 8. But American Airlines is poised to begin 2022 as a larger airline — despite labor woes.

Speaking at Skift Aviation Forum on November 17, 2021, Parker said business travel will return to 2019 levels, at some point.

Listen now for the full interview with Skift Airline Weekly Editor Madhu Unnikrishnan.

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