January 15, 2021 Delta adds new 'clean ambassadors' team to review US airports Delta Air Lines is stepping up its sanitization system with the debut of a new "clean ambassadors" team.
January 14, 2021 Alaska Airlines makes 1-hour seating policy after takeoff, before landing for DC flights Like many other U.S. carriers, Alaska Airlines is increasing safety measures for Washington, D.C. flights ahead of Inauguration Day next week.
January 14, 2021 Airlines banning checked firearms on flights to DC ahead of inauguration The moves come amid heightened security concerns following the violent riot by supporters of President Trump Jan. 6 at the Capitol.
January 14, 2021 Airlines for America supports FAA mask mandate, penalties for disruptive passengers One of air travel’s largest trade organizations wants Americans to mask up and refrain from disrupting flights.
January 14, 2021 American Airlines relocates crews, halts alcohol service on DC flights before Biden inauguration American Airlines is beefing up security measures ahead of Inauguration Day, increasing staffing in Washington, D.C., and relocating crews to hotels closer to airports.
January 13, 2021 Delta recognizes flight attendant who went the extra mile to help new family Delta posted a series of tweets explaining how “Flight Attendant Jackie” helped a new family during their trip home from China two years ago.
January 13, 2021 FAA chief issues 'zero tolerance' policy for unruly passengers after recent incidents After a string of incidents leading up to and after the riot at the Capitol, the FAA is implementing a strict policy against disruptive behavior on airplanes. According to the new policy, passengers violating the order will face steep fines and possible jail time.
January 13, 2021 United Airlines is first major carrier to earn 'hospital-grade' cleanliness certification from industry group United Airlines is leading the way by providing a hospital-grade standard of cleanliness and safety.
January 13, 2021 FBI considers adding Capitol rioters to no-fly list, as TSA heightens DC airport security before inauguration The FBI confirmed Tuesday it was considering adding individuals linked to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol to a no-fly list ahead of the presidential inauguration planned in Washington, D.C., next week.
January 12, 2021 CDC announces that US will require negative COVID-19 test for all international travelers The travel mandate requiring all international travelers flying into the U.S. to show a negative COVID-19 test result was announced Tuesday.
