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World’s Safest and Most Health Compliant Airlines for 2021

World’s Safest and Most Health Compliant Airlines for 2021

The rankings, in numerical order, are as follows: Qantas, Qatar Airways, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, EVA Air, Etihad Airways, Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways, British Airways, Virgin Australia/Virgin Atlantic, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, SAS, Finnair, Lufthansa, KLM, and United Airlines. Though the rankings are graded 1-20, the site’s […]

American Airlines Says No Drinking on D.C. Flights, As Crew Want Rioters Banned From Flying

American Airlines Says No Drinking on D.C. Flights, As Crew Want Rioters Banned From Flying

Meanwhile, unions representing flight attendants are seeking the disqualification of the rioter’s freedom of flight. Regarding the precautions, an American Airlines spokesperson stated to Fox news: “At American, safety is our highest priority. We are working closely with local law enforcement and airport authority partners to ensure the safety of our customers and team members […]

U.S. Airlines Urge Government To End Travel Bans on EU, UK and Brazil

U.S. Airlines Urge Government To End Travel Bans on EU, UK and Brazil

Airlines for America represents most US airline carriers, including American, Delta, United and Southwest. The group is petitioning for a global testing program to provide a safe alternative in which borders may remain safe and controlled while being open.  According to the letter, the group states: “We believe a well-planned program focused on increasing testing […]

American and Alaska Airlines New Service Animal Policies

American and Alaska Airlines New Service Animal Policies

The form will require attestation that the animal is a legitimate service dog, is trained, vaccinated and will behave appropriately on the flight.  Travelers will need to submit the form via email if they make reservations more than 48 hours prior to departure, or in person upon arrival if the reservation was made less than […]

Qantas Airlines Opens Flight Bookings To The U.S. This Summer

Qantas Airlines Opens Flight Bookings To The U.S. This Summer

The Australian Government Has Not Lifted The Travel Ban While the move by Qantas to reopen bookings is positive, the Australian government will have the final say on if international travel can resume.  Qantas plans to restart international travel by July 1st but it is unknown at this time if the Australian federal government will […]

US airlines want COVID-19 tests for travellers to the US

US airlines want COVID-19 tests for travellers to the US

A group representing major US airlines back the proposal to implement a global testing program requiring negative tests for all passengers return to the United States. In a letter to Vice President Mike Pence, Airlines for America urged “to move ahead with recommendations to rescind current entry restrictions on travellers from Europe, the United Kingdom […]

United Airlines says good bye to change fees

United Airlines says good bye to change fees

Traveling United Airlines has now a good reason, starting immediately. United Airlines is permanently eliminating change fees on all standard Economy and Premium cabin tickets for travel within the U.S., effective immediately. The carrier announced today that it is permanently getting rid of change fees on all standard Economy and Premium cabin tickets for travel […]

Hawaii Airlines Cuts 1,000 Jobs

Hawaii Airlines Cuts 1,000 Jobs

Hawaii’s largest carrier, Hawaiian Airlines, today announced more than 1,000 job cuts as COVID-19 continues to ravage travel demand and lockdowns fuel economic distress. Peter Ingram, Hawaiian Airlines president and CEO, announced today in a letter to employees that there will be more than 1,000 the new job cuts. The letter explained that furlough notices […]

United Airlines adding new nonstop flights to Africa, India and Hawaii

United Airlines adding new nonstop flights to Africa, India and Hawaii

United Airlines today announced plans to expand its global route network with new nonstop service to Africa, India and Hawaii. With these new routes, United will offer more nonstop service to India and South Africa than any other U.S. carrier and remains the largest carrier between the U.S. mainland and Hawaii. Starting this December, United […]

United Airlines Partners with CDC to Launch Contact Tracing

United Airlines Partners with CDC to Launch Contact Tracing

How the Program Will Work The contact tracing program will be conducted on a voluntary basis on the part of travelers.  During the check-in phase, United customers will have the option of providing contact information such as email address, phone number, and their destination address. Travelers can opt-in to provide information online, through United’s mobile […]

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