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March 17, 2020

Mnuchin says coronavirus crisis ‘worse than 9/11’ for airline industry

The treasury secretary's comment came during the White House's coronavirus briefing on Tuesday.

March 17, 2020

Delta flight grounded at JFK over coronavirus exposure scare

A flight from JFK Airport to Seattle was grounded for hours and then forced to head back to the terminal Monday night after a passenger revealed they may have been exposed to the coronavirus, officials said.

March 16, 2020

Major US airlines drastically cut service in response to coronavirus outbreak: 'Unlike anything we've seen'

A number of major U.S. airlines are drastically cutting back service in response to Trump’s travel ban and the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19.

March 15, 2020

There's a sick person on my flight: What do I do?

Should you find yourself on a plane with a sick passenger, there are protocols in place in the event of such instances.

March 15, 2020

US airports swamped as coronavirus screening stalls returns from Europe

Thousands of travelers returning from Europe crowded terminals at several U.S. airports Saturday night in cramped, hours-long lines amid newly implemented heightened coronavirus screening.

March 15, 2020

TSA worker at Orlando airport tests positive for coronavirus: report

A worker for the Transportation Security Administration has tested positive for coronavirus, the agency disclosed Saturday night.

March 14, 2020

Spain set to announce lockdown as coronavirus cases spike; planes turned around midair

Spain is set to announce an Italian-style countrywide lockdown Saturday after a dramatic spike in coronavirus cases.

March 13, 2020

Delta CEO says employees should take 'short-term, unpaid leave' as airline halts Europe flights

Delta shut down flights to continental Europe and asked employees to take voluntary unpaid leave.

March 13, 2020

Delta Air Lines suspends all travel to Europe amid travel ban

Delta Air Lines is suspending all flights to continental Europe and sidelining 300 of its planes as the coronavirus continues to spread and upend the travel industry. 

March 13, 2020

Flying during the coronavirus outbreak: Should I cancel my flight? What precautions can I take?

As always, travelers should heed the advice of the State Department, the CDC, and abide by any travel advisories set in place by the U.S. government.