United Arab Emirates' Etihad Airways will offer free insurance for passengers if they contract COVID-19 while traveling. Etihad will cover all potential medical and quarantine expenses if passengers are diagnosed with the virus during their trip when flying with the […]
Air Travel Has Best Day Since March
Airline travel had its best day since the coronavirus pandemic disrupted the industry, according to the Transportation Security Administration. The TSA processed nearly 1 million passengers on Friday, September 4 – 968,673 to be exact – the first time since […]
American Airlines shows support for Black staff, passengers with Black Lives Matter pins
American Airlines has become the latest major airline to support its employees wearing Black Lives Matter pins on the job. “American Airlines believes in equity and inclusion for all,” read a statement from American provided to USA TODAY by representative Sarah Jantz. “In […]
India pins hopes on Gulf travel, cargo to help lift battered economy
India continues to reel from a resurgence of Covid-19 infections but could its close aviation links with the Gulf be a silver lining to its economy? Rising demand for passenger travel and cargo services between the Gulf region and India […]
Police Fine Airline for Mistreatment of Dogs at Chicago Airport
Police said one dog died and 17 others were left without food or water at a Chicago airport after a paperwork issue delayed their release last week. According to CBS Chicago, police reported finding one dog dead and 17 others […]
United Airlines Eliminates Change Fees on All Domestic Flights
In a striking decision, United Airlines eliminated change fees on all U.S. flights going forward, the company shared with Travel + Leisure on Sunday. The new policy applies to all economy and premium tickets for travel within the 50 states, […]
King Fahd Causeway reopens for commercial traffic
Renovation works on the bridge spanning Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have increased its capacity by 45% The King Fahd Causeway bridge has re-opened for commercial transit traffic from Bahrain to Saudi Arabia, with truck drivers now able to access several […]
Married Delta Air Lines Pilots Retire
There isn’t much left of this world for Joe and Margrit Fahan to see. Like many married couples in their 60s, they have traveled extensively together and share wonderful, heartfelt stories and memories. Unlike many married couples, however, the Fahans […]
Keep your hands clean: Delta adding in-flight hand sanitizing stations during pandemic
Delta Air Lines, hoping to be known as the airline with the most comprehensive coronavirus safety measures, is adding in-flight hand sanitizing stations. The Purell dispensers, up to five per flight depending on the size of the plane, will be […]
San Francisco Airport to Open Remainder of International Terminal
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) officials will open the rest of the Mayor Edwin M. Lee International Terminal departures hall on Tuesday, September 1, as more foreign airlines start to resume flights to the U.S. It’s a small but encouraging […]