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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 …

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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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