United sending layoff notices to nearly half of US employees
United Airlines is warning 36,000 employees - nearly half its U.S. staff - they could be furloughed in October, the clearest signal yet of how deeply the virus pandemic is hurting the airline industry.
Virus fears, regional spats snarl Arizona-Mexico route
Fears about possible coronavirus infections from hard-hit Arizona mixed together with local politics south of the U.S.-Mexico border saw American vacationers turned back on the road to the popular resort of Puerto Peñasco.
14 Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants test positive for COVID-19
Hawaiian, along with other airlines, has implemented multiple safety measures on flights in an attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Taiwan offering fake flights to tourists yearning for travel experience amid pandemic
According to Reuters, the fake flights replicate the experience of traveling, despite passengers not actually going anywhere.
Mexican state eyes closing US border as COVID-19 cases rise in Arizona
Reacting to a spike in virus cases reported in Arizona, the top health official in the Mexican state of Sonora is asking Mexico’s federal government to temporarily close the border to non-essential visits from the U.S.
American and 4 other airlines reach loan agreements with US
The Treasury Department said Thursday that it had finalized terms of new loans to American, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and SkyWest Airlines.
Atlanta airport main checkpoint shut down after TSA agent tests positive for COVID-19
A biohazard cleaning of the main Hartsfield-Jackson security checkpoint has led to long lines of travelers trying to get to their flights.
Royal Caribbean announces cancelation of cruises through mid-September
Royal Caribbean said that they hope to resume operations on September 16.
As the European Union bans Americans, travel agents scramble to rebook trips for customers
As the European Union welcomes back travelers from Canada and Australia, Americans are still banned from entering, making local travel agents' jobs hectic.
Delta Air Lines to reintroduce some beer and wine choices on flights over 500 miles
Major airlines have reduced or eliminated their in-flight alcohol services due to COVID-19 safety concerns.
Fauci, CDC chief raise concerns about full airline flights
The government’s top experts in infectious diseases on Tuesday criticized American Airlines' decision to pack flights full while the coronavirus outbreak continues to grow across much of the United States.
Officials closing Tonto National Forest on July 2; some lakes, roads still accessible
The Tonto National Forest will be closed starting July 2, however, some areas like lakes and certain forest roads will still be accessible.
Planning to fly this summer? Here’s what you can expect during TSA screening at airports amid pandemic
Those who haven’t flown since March will notice some differences.
Multiple airlines stop serving alcohol, food on planes in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Several airlines announced their new measures as part of an effort to maintain passenger safety.
Puerto Rico to demand COVID-19 test results from arriving passengers
Puerto Rico's governor on Tuesday announced strict new rules for all passengers flying into Puerto Rico in a bid to curb coronavirus cases as officials blame recent outbreaks on those who flew to the U.S. territory and were infected.
NY, NJ, CT restrict access to travelers from 16 states due to fear of coronavirus spread
A mandatory quarantine of 14 days has been extended to travelers entering New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to 16 from the 8 states listed when the advisory was first issued last week.
EU reopens its borders to 14 countries but not to US tourists
The European Union announced Tuesday that it will reopen its borders to travelers from 14 countries, but most Americans have been refused entry for at least another two weeks due to soaring coronavirus infections in the U.S.
Experts recommend following these guidelines for a safe beach trip amid COVID-19 pandemic
Experts say a beach trip is low-risk as long as you follow some basic precautions.
Buy now, fly later? What travel experts say about today’s low prices for future flights
With coronavirus cases surging in some states and more international borders closed than open, the friendly skies aren’t so friendly. But there is a silver lining.
American Airlines to resume full-capacity flights starting July 1 amid coronavirus pandemic
American Airlines announced Friday that the airline will be booking flights to capacity starting July 1.