American Airlines CEO: Business travel demand leading recovery at 80% of pre-pandemic levels

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom, via the carrier's 1Q2022 earnings call, stated (21-Apr-2022) business travel demand has recovered by 80% from pre-COVID-19 levels, with corporate travel revenue 50% recovered. Mr Isom said corporate travel bookings are the highest they've been since the onset of COVID-19, adding the carrier expects the trend to continue "as more companies reopen their offices".