CAPA head of research: Business travel a 'really nuanced discussion'

CAPA - Centre for Aviation head of research Simon Elsegood, speaking at the CAPA Australia Pacific Aviation Summit, stated (13-Sep-2022) business travel is a "really nuanced discussion", which needs to be broken down via reason and geography of travel. There is a structural move away from air travel, however the reasons to travel remain relevant, noting face to face connections with individuals are "more important". Internal business travel will be reduced and replaced via telecommunications and other forms of communication. Some smaller "quick trips" have been consolidated into larger, longer, or multistage trips. Mr Elsegood said on a geographical basis, business travel outlook is varied. Mr Elsegood noted business benefitted from the cost savings of reducing air travel.