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February 10, 2021

Southwest Airlines urges Biden administration to not require COVID tests for domestic flights

Another airline CEO has urged the federal government to not make coronavirus testing mandatory for domestic flights.

February 9, 2021

Delta CEO against mandating COVID-19 testing for domestic travel after Buttigieg says CDC is floating idea

The CEO of Delta Air Lines has criticized a possible coronavirus testing requirement for domestic travel, as Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg mentioned an "active conversation" with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Sunday, to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

February 9, 2021

Cathay Pacific says airline's premium passengers will be exempt from wearing masks while reclined

Cathay Pacific Airways has reportedly given premium passengers the OK to remove their face masks while reclined to a flat position.

February 8, 2021

Passenger at Chicago airport forfeits almost $100G worth of erectile dysfunction pills to CBP

A man was found carrying nearly $100,000 worth of erectile dysfunction pills at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, alleging that the drugs were for his friends.

February 5, 2021

Delta expanding facial recognition technology to domestic flights in Detroit

Delta Air Lines is bringing facial recognition technology to domestic flights.

February 5, 2021

New Jersey brothers kicked off flight for wearing scuba-like mask

Rob and William Joseph, from Mahwah, New Jersey, were wearing special, airtight face shields, but those masks do not comply with United Airlines’ policy.

February 5, 2021

Travel companies offering Super Bowl package with private jet transportation, viewing on superyacht

Massachusetts-based Magellan Jets and superyacht firm IYC are teaming up to bring football fans the chance to watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers face off against the Kansas City Chiefs from their destination of choice as part of its latest VIP Package.

February 5, 2021

Former flight attendant signs 7-figure deal for 2 books

Former flight attendant T.J. Newman has signed a lucrative deal for two novels with Simon & Schuster imprint Avid Reader Press.

February 4, 2021

Airlines adjust mask policies to meet latest CDC guidelines for passengers with disabilities

Airlines are adjusting their mask policies to align with a recent government mandate — and in some cases, it's actually less strict.

February 3, 2021

Intoxicated airline passenger arrested for headbutting flight attendant when told to wear mask

Daniel Hendry, 24, had allegedly downed half a gallon of vodka before boarding a flight from Tenerife, in the Canary Islands, to Manchester, England, on Jan. 29, and refused to comply with the airline’s face mask policy.