US air travel over the weekend of July 4 fell significantly this year from last year, as Americans continue to distrust public transportation amid the current coronavirus pandemic. Figures released Monday by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) revealed that fewer than 500,000 people crossed TSA security checkpoints on July 4, …
Read More »Italy denies entry to private plane with Americans on vacation
An air cargo of wealthy Americans was denied entry to Italy after trying to sneak into the country for a vacation on a private plane. Travelers from the US are banned from entering the European Union for at least another two weeks after an increase in coronavirus cases in some …
Read More »Delta will maintain social distancing as many other airlines complete COVID-19 security measures
DETROIT – Delta Airlines announced that it will continue to enforce social distancing rules while many other airlines dismiss their security measures despite the cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) that shot up across the country. Delta is one of the few commercial transports that still enforces social distancing rules on board …
Read More »Airlines defend movements to full capacity flights
The airline industry defended American Airlines on Tuesday over its new policy to fill the planes to capacity after criticism from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Robert Redfield over concerns about the spread of the coronavirus. Redfield said there was “substantial disappointment with American Airlines” about the …
Read More »How risky is it to fly during the coronavirus pandemic?
How risky is it to fly during the coronavirus pandemic? Flying can increase your risk of exposure to the infection, but airlines are taking some precautions, and you can too. Air travel means spending time at security lines and airport terminals, putting you in close contact with other people. As …
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