Even though we saw some good deals and nice opportunities, given the way it ended, overall, 2022 was a year to forget for airlines and their customers. In some ways, 2023 is bound to be an improvement—another massive airline meltdown is a bit less likely. But the crosscurrents of history will continue to bring a mix of the good stuff with some bad stuff.
Keep in mind: COVID isn’t over. It will probably never be truly “over.” Instead, we'll live with it and suffer occasional outbreaks—outbreaks that may even result in temporary restrictions. It’s another uncertainty to add to the list indefinitely.