The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) share price is slipping this morning despite no news being released by the company.
The fall comes as Victoria starts its first working week in lockdown while the Sydney COVID-19 outbreak continues despite shutdowns and lockdowns begin in Queensland’s north.
In addition, concerns are building in Tasmania after a taxi driver was exposed to the virus. Meanwhile, southeast Queensland enjoys its first morning out of its 8-day lockdown.
Right now, Flight Centre shares are down 2.42%, swapping hands for $14.90 apiece.
Let’s take a closer look at the latest news on Flight Centre.
What’s up with Flight Centre today?
While the market seems to be dubious about the travel sector – and the Flight Centre share price – today, the company’s CEO has been optimistic about its future.
Flight Centre’s CEO Graham Turner spoke about vaccine passports on Friday, saying it’s only a matter of time until they bring a semblance of normalcy back to international travel. At least, for those travellers fully inoculated against COVID-19.
Despite Turner’s recent positivity, market watchers seem to be wary of the travel sector today.
The Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) share price is also falling. Webjet shares are currently trading for 1.15% less than they were at Friday’s close.
Sydney Airport Holdings (ASX: SYD) shares are also slipping 0.26%.
Perhaps oddly, the Qantas Airways Limited share price is in the green today. Though it’s had a rougher trot than most recently and may just be rebounding.
Flight Centre share price snapshot
Today’s falls have added to the woes of the Flight Centre share price.
It has fallen 5.5% since the start of 2021. However, it is 40% higher than it was this time last year.
The company has a market capitalisation of around $3 billion, with approximately 199 million shares outstanding.
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