Airlines continue to urge safe reopening of international travel

US airlines continue to advocate for the reopening of borders for travelers who have been vaccinated, or provided proof of a negative Covid-19 test, and have provided extensive data and research to the Administration regarding the science and safety of resuming international travel. “US travelers who have been vaccinated can go to Europe, and they are. It’s unfortunate we can’t bring Europeans back into our country,” said Delta CEO Ed Bastian. EU officials are now echoing these frustrations, citing significant challenges in maintaining US investments as business travel remains suspended.