Editor's note: Those who choose to travel are strongly encouraged to check local government restrictions, rules, and safety measures related to COVID-19 and take personal comfort levels and health conditions into consideration before departure. United Airlines is ramping up its […]
Airline firms urged to work together for good of aviation
Leading figures call for brakes to be put on competing as coronavirus ravages the aviation industry Airline companies across the world should put the brakes on competing in the marketplace for now and work together to get the industry back […]
As American, United, other airlines roll out passenger testing for COVID-19, here’s what you need to know
Airlines hope a breakthrough to reassure passengers worried about contracting the coronavirus on flights is finally coming – the ability to offer testing. On Tuesday, American Airlines joined JetBlue Airways, United and Hawaiian airlines in announcing it plans to provide tests that can prove passengers […]
Tampa International Airport says it’s the first to offer COVID-19 testing to all passengers
Throughout the month of October, any passenger traveling to or from Tampa International Airport can be tested for COVID-19, regardless of which airline they are flying. Testing is open to anyone who plans to fly in the next three days – and even passengers who […]
Airports compete for worried flyers with on-site COVID-19 testing, TSA appointments, cleaning robots
With Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, United and other airlines announcing fare sales and new routes for winter, it may feel like air travel is returning to normal. But after a spike over the Labor Day holiday, the numbers for travelers passing […]
Airport Satisfaction Is up, but Volume Is Down
Traveler satisfaction with the airport experience is up, according to the J.D. Power 2020 North America Airport Satisfaction Study. Up sharply, in fact. And that’s a good thing, right? Not so fast. The respected firm noted the boost in satisfaction […]
Another Airport Deploys COVID-Sniffing Dogs
Helsinki Airport in Vantaa, Finland has become the world’s second major airport to utilize dogs to help detect passengers infected with the coronavirus. The airport is using a trial run of the program after a study published by the University […]
Boeing to Introduce Ultraviolet Wand to Combat COVID-19
Boeing has teamed up with Florida-based Healthe Inc. to develop a new ultraviolet (UV) wand as part of its Confident Travel Initiative (CTI) to support the health and safety of passengers and crew amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The wand uses […]
Two new studies indicate COVID-19 can spread on long airline flights, promote distancing
Two new studies published in a scientific journal raise questions about whether transmission of the coronavirus on lengthy commercial airline flights might be more common than earlier thought. One looked at two passengers and two flight attendants on the same 15-hour […]
United Adding New Antimicrobial Coating to Cleaning Procedures
United Airlines announced it is adding an EPA-registered antimicrobial coating to its already rigorous safety and cleaning procedures. The carrier is currently applying the Zoono Microbe Shield to seats, tray tables, armrests, overhead bins, lavatories and crew stations each week […]