Delta Extends Middle Seat Blocking Through April 30By Michael B. BakerDelta Air Lines will continue its capacity controls, including blocking middle seats, through the end of April, the carrier announced.... KEEP READING
Travel Industry Orgs., Suppliers Still Pushing For Covid Liability Protection, But Hopes DimBy Donna M. AiroldiLiability shields, which are intended to protect businesses that comply with Covid-19 health and safety regulations from coronavirus-related lawsuits,... KEEP READING
Amtrak Paying Employees to Take Covid-19 VaccineBy Dawit HabtemariamAmtrak is paying employees to take Covid-19 vaccines, a company spokesperson told BTN. Employees who submit documentation of receiving the vaccine will... KEEP READING
Alaska Adds VeriFly for Arriving International PassengersBy Michael B. BakerAlaska Airlines on Friday will enable travelers arriving to the United States on international flights to use the VeriFly mobile health passport app,... KEEP READING
IATA: 2020 Was Worst Year Ever for Aviation Demand, and 2021 Off to a Bad StartBy Dawit HabtemariamFull-year 2020 global air traffic plummeted 65.9 percent year over year from 2019, the sharpest drop in traffic in aviation history, according to the... KEEP READING
Copa to Debut IATA Travel Pass App to the AmericasBy Michael B. BakerCopa Airlines and Panama's government next month will begin a trial with the International Air Transport Association's Travel Pass mobile app. ... KEEP READING
British Airways Starts VeriFly Trial as American Airlines Expands AvailabilityBy Michael B. BakerBritish Airways this week will begin using mobile health passport tool Verify on flights from London to the United States, and American Airlines is... KEEP READING
Senate Confirms Buttigieg as Transportation SecretaryBy Michael B. BakerThe U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed former South Bend, Ind., mayor Pete Buttigieg as Secretary of Transportation in an 86-13 vote. ... KEEP READING
Merger to Take Wheels Up PublicBy Michael B. BakerPrivate aviation company Wheels Up is going public via a merger with special purpose acquisition company Aspirational Consumer Lifestyle. ... KEEP READING
U.S. CDC, TSA Issue Mask MandatesBy Michael B. BakerU.S. federal agencies have announced requirements for travelers to wear face coverings while on public transportation, aircraft and in airports.... KEEP READING
JetBlue Sweetens Mint Offering for Transatlantic FlightsBy Michael B. BakerJetBlue has developed a new version of its premium Mint product with more private suites and new "studios," which it plans to debut when it begins... KEEP READING
American Names Mabry VP of Global SalesBy Michael B. BakerAmerican Airlines has promoted Kyle Mabry to VP of global sales as a part of a recent sales team restructuring that has shifted responsibilities for... KEEP READING
U.S. Airline Execs Say Required Testing on Domestic Flights a Step Too FarBy Michael B. BakerSeveral U.S. airline executives this week said they were prepared to push back if regulators seek to make Covid-19 testing a requirement for domestic... KEEP READING
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