JetBlue deploys ultraviolet cleaning robot for airplanes in fight against COVID-19
JetBlue is the first airline in the country to use ultraviolet light technology to combat the novel coronavirus on its aircraft.
Man saves drowning coyote pup, takes it on 10-day rafting trip
Now that’s one adorable first mate.
Major airlines call for COVID-19 testing to restore US-Europe travel
The CEOs of United, American Airlines, IAG and Lufthansa Group are calling for a joint COVID-19 testing program from the U.S. and the European Union.
United says it will maximize in-flight air ventilation system to help mitigate airborne COVID-19 spread
United Airlines announced on Monday that it will maximize the air flow volume of its aircraft particulate filtration systems during the boarding and deplaning processes in an attempt to minimize the spread of COVID-19 aboard its flights.
Bahamas to ban American travelers beginning July 22 due to spike in COVID-19 cases
Visitors from Canada, the U.K. and the European Union will still be permitted to visit if they have a a negative COVID-19 test result from an accredited laboratory.
Bahamas bans US tourist travel as coronavirus cases spike
Americans will no longer be able to travel to the Bahamas starting Wednesday due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Delta screening process for travelers who cannot wear a mask begins Monday
Delta Air Lines' new "Clearance-to-Fly" screening process for travelers who have medical conditions that prevent them from wearing masks kicks in on Monday.
California ski resort considering changing its name over derogatory term
The word “squaw,” derived from the Algonquin language, may have once simply meant “woman,” but over generations, the word morphed into a misogynist and racist term to disparage indigenous women.
US interest in moving to New Zealand jumps during COVID-19 pandemic
More Americans are reportedly looking to move to New Zealand amidst the coronavirus.
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.
Italy denies entry to American vacationers after landing on private plane
Italy’s customs agency denied five rich Americans entry to the country after they landed on a private jet for a vacation on the island of Sardinia, according to reports.
Florida company wants to start offering balloon rides to the edge of space
A company wants to use an advanced balloon to fly customers from Earth’s surface in Alaska to the highest reaches of the planet’s atmosphere.
Hartsfield-Jackson expecting increase in activity during holiday weekend
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport officials are expecting an increase in activity during the Fourth of July weekend.
New procedures at Atlanta's airport ahead of Fourth of July holiday rush
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is taking extra steps to keep travelers safe ahead of the busy Fourth of July holiday weekend. Airport officials gave FOX 5 a tour on Thursday, revealing the new policies and procedures that are now in place to protect folks from the coronavirus.
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.
Royal Caribbean announces cancelation of cruises through mid-September
Royal Caribbean said that they hope to resume operations on September 16.
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.
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.
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.