Are airlines moving too fast by pushing to end COVID-19 precautions?
With the aviation industry eager to shed pandemic protocols, a debate is stirring about the potential impact on travelers and public health. The CEOs of major airlines argue that mask mandates and testing requirements are outdated and costly. Columbia Business School’s Carri Chan notes that testing is especially burdensome, deterring travelers who face potential quarantine costs abroad. However, she highlights that lifting the mask mandate may reduce demand among cautious demographics, such as families with young children.
Read the full article to explore the economic and social dimensions of these potential changes to travel policies.
Mentioned Faculty
Carri Chan
Professor Chan teaches the MBA core Operations Management course and the MBA electives, The US Healthcare System: Structures and Strategies; Healthcare Management, Design, and Strategy; and The Analytics Advantage. Her research is in the area of healthcare operations management. Her primary focus is in data-driven modeling of healthcare systems. Her research combines empirical and mathematical modeling to develop evidence-based approaches to improve patient flow.