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January 19, 2021

Singapore Airlines aims to vaccinate entire workforce, become first fully-vaccinated carrier in the world

Singapore’s Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung, as well as Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Phong Choon, are currently urging all employees of the country’s national carrier to receive their vaccinations within the next two months.

January 18, 2021

No-fly lists: Major airlines reveal how many passengers are banned from their flights

Thousands of Americans are currently listed on the collective “no-fly” lists of the nation’s major airlines amid news of the TSA reviewing “hundreds of names” that may be prohibited from flying with any commercial carrier following riots at the U.S. Capitol earlier this month.  

January 18, 2021

UK extends travel ban without proof of negative COVID test to Feb. 15

All travelers flying into the U.K. must get a coronavirus test 72 hours before arriving.

January 18, 2021

United Airlines passenger who assisted dying man with COVID-19 given $200 credit for 'inconvenience,' he says

Tony Aldapa, who previously told Fox News that he feared he had contracted COVID-19 while performing CPR on a now-deceased United Airlines passenger, told TMZ he received a $200 voucher and a thank-you from an airline rep.

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.