The U.S. air transportation industry is only a tiny global segment in air transportation. Consumer across the globe is concerned about air fair prices. Some might even say that the airlines have started a price-gouging war that favors them. For example, a roundtrip ticket for a couple costs about 8,000 U.S. dollars from Kuwait International Airport to Manila International Airport in the Philippines. Before COVID-19, an individual could catch a roundtrip flight for 400 Kuwaiti dinars business class. The flight would be approximately 9 hours, one-stop, and passengers would arrive at their destination. The new route from Kuwait International Airport would take a person to Bangkok, Thailand, then to Hong Kong International Airport. From there, they would eventually arrive in Manila more than 24 hours later.

    Depending on which countries individuals fly into, there could be a mandatory quarantine. For example, two months ago, flying into Australia, you are not allowed unless you are an Australian citizen.  Individuals from other countries were not allowed to return or even visit Australia. Citizens from Australia were mandated to a 14-day quarantine. Citizens did not choose the hotel they were assigned. The hotel industry also capitalizes on this COVID-19 price gouging frenzy.

    There were more than 22 countries mandated quarantine two weeks upon arrival. So not only did consumers have to pay ridiculous airline prices to fly to a destination, but they were also trapped in the hotels for two weeks before they could even venture out into the city to enjoy their vacation. Eventually, the prices will begin to come down. However, the question remains will consumers trust airlines, and will they continue to fly on a global scale?