A German cruise ship set sail for the first time since the industry closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, with strict precautions to keep passengers and crew as safe as possible. July 25, 2020, 8:30 pm 3 min read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article BERLIN – A German …
Read More »Airport dogs can detect coronavirus
(CNN) – Trials are underway in the UK to see if specially trained airport sniffer dogs can detect Covid-19 in travelers, even before symptoms appear. Sniffer dogs are already a common sight at airports, usually searching for drugs, weapons or other contraband. But specially trained dogs have also been trained …
Read More »Check the 737’s engines that could shut down in flight
WASHINGTON (AP) – Safety regulators have issued an emergency order directing airlines to inspect and, if necessary, replace a critical engine part on popular Boeing 737s after four reports that the engines shut down during flights. The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday that its order affected about 2,000 twin-engine passenger …
Read More »The IOC apologizes and removes a tweet about the 1936 Berlin Olympics
The IOC apologized and removed a Twitter message that some saw celebrating Nazi Germany’s celebration of the 1936 Berlin Olympics. By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer July 24, 2020 4:43 PM 2 min read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article GENEVA – The IOC apologized on Friday and removed …
Read More »Emirates will cover medical expenses if passengers catch Covid-19
(CNN) – Emirates, the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has become the first airline in the world to offer to cover medical expenses and quarantine costs for customers in case they hire Covid-19 during their trip. The airline will pay medical expenses of up to € 150,000 ($ …
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