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COVID-19 Memo
June 17, 2020
The Aviation Industry During Unprecedented Times: Coronavirus Pandemic and Future Opportunities
COVID–19 has changed the way people live and work on a global scale. Not one industry has escaped the effects of the pandemic. As the world is more interconnected than ever before, the aviation industry has been hit especially hard, with the number of passengers dropping dramatically. In some cases, the airline industry has seen less than 5% of the usual traffic that it usually sees during the months of February, March and April. Although May, June and July have shown slight improvement, it is important to note that air travel remains down from previous years. If you have traveled recently, you have likely witnessed this firsthand. New policies and procedures are being and will continue to be implemented to cope with such global health challenges, and thus over time, the industry will regain strength and begin to fix itself.
While Zoom and other virtual meeting platforms offer a service that may fit current needs, once the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided, there is one fundamental advantage that these virtual meeting platforms cannot offer - interpersonal human to human interaction. Numerous studies have shown that although virtual meeting platforms may offer efficiency and accessibility, there are features that virtual meetings cannot replace. There is no substitute for physical interpersonal human interaction. Whether it be expression, tone, or a handshake, there is so much information humans can receive that cannot occur through virtual meetings. But what if there was a way to not only bring back travelers to the airport, but also safely bring back face-to-face business interaction?
GlobalPathways LLC is the solution the aviation industry will need once all travel and stay at home restrictions have been lifted. GlobalPathways gives business travelers unparalleled opportunities to connect while at the airport. So, give GlobalPathways a try at the airport! Grab a beverage, and as restrictions ease, do your best to respect social distancing guidelines and keep your mask on, but be present through physical interaction instead of virtual.
We look forward to being there for you, providing you with a service that will be uncompromising in value, and most importantly, letting GlobalPathways be your network on the fly. To hear more from us, follow our website newsletter and our business pages on LinkedIn and Facebook. Our mobile platform will be launching soon! For now, stay safe and stay healthy!
- Your team at GlobalPathways LLC
Unfortunately, due to the extraordinary circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, our business model here at GlobalPathways LLC, which is based on the airline industry, has been severely impacted, and as a small business, we do not have the current financial means to enter the market. As such, we have created a GoFundMe campaign in the hopes of reaching our financial goals. Donations received will be used for business expenses such as contracts with graphic designers/software engineers, advertising, and business investments. As we see countries around the world starting to emerge from the grips of the pandemic, we see the upcoming months as a vital time to launch our business. Donations received over/during the next couple of months will help us revolutionize the professional networking industry by offering business professionals unparalleled opportunities to partake in live business networking at airports throughout the world. We understand the hardships and financial strain that individuals throughout the world face due to the pandemic, and any amount of support during these trying times is greatly appreciated. Please visit our GoFundMe page here . Stay safe and healthy! - Samuel Soltermann & Elliott Amenta