COVID has forced many industries to change, and the airline industry is no exception. Two major airlines that account for 80% of Japan's market share posted a loss of nearly 700 billion yen for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. They are now embarking on businesses that do not rely solely on passenger revenue. We take a closer look at the struggles of these juggernauts to survive making use of airline resources, drone deliveries using their operational know-how, and the development of telerobotics.