Five major airlines have agreed to make loans with the US Treasury in a coronavirus rescue deal.
Delta Air Lines’ new “Air-to-Fly” evaluation process for travelers with medical conditions that prevent them from wearing masks begins Monday.
“We encourage customers who are unable to wear a mask due to a health condition to reconsider their travels,” Delta said in a statement to FOX Business. “If they decide to travel, they can fly by completing a virtual consultation before leaving at the airport to ensure everyone’s safety, because nothing is more important.”
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Delta has partnered with STAT-MD, a company that has used ground health care for nearly 20 years, to conduct telephone consultations with a medical professional for all passengers exempt from wearing face covers. The consultation will determine if the passenger has final authorization to fly.
Planes belonging to Delta Air Lines remain idle at Kansas City International Airport on April 3, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire / Getty Images)
Passengers who refuse to wear a mask without STAT-MD authorization may be denied boarding and even lose flight privileges with Delta.
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The airline requests that customers who need to go through Clearance to Fly arrive early to allow enough time for the process, which can take over an hour.
| Heart | Security | Latest | Change | Change% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAL | DELTA AIR LINES INC. | 27.05 | -0.21 | -0.77% |
The process will be in effect until the end of 2020.
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