Air Travel
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Saturday Was the Busiest Day for Air Travel Since Late March
Saturday, May 1st, was the busiest day since late March. 171,563 travelers and crew passed through TSA checkpoints. That is almost a 100% increase from the lowest point this year.
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American Airlines Passengers Will Be Required to Wear Face Coverings Starting May 11
American Airlines will require all customers to wear a face covering on board the aircraft starting May 11. This new requirement is part of the airline’s ongoing commitment to prioritizing customer and team member well-being in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Airlines Seek Waivers to Suspend Flights to Over 25 Airports
The law requires participating airlines to maintain minimum service levels to all U.S. destinations served before March 1 unless they are granted an exemption. The requirement, which doesn’t include international flights, would be in effect through September 30 but is subject to extension.
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Sunday Marked the Busiest Day of Air Travel in Weeks
April 26th marked the busiest day for air travel in the last three week. 128,875 travelers and crew passed through TSA checkpoints, about a 50% increase from the lowest point. However, that is still almost 95% down from a year ago.
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United Caps Premier Qualifying Point Earnings On Partner Flights
United Airlines has capped the number of Premier Qualifying Points (PQPs) that can be earned from partner flights. This was one of the best remaining options to earn status with United. The new policy goes into effect on July 1, 2020, for flights booked starting April 29, 2020.
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JetBlue Mandates Face Masks for All Passengers, From Check-In to Destination
This new policy will require customers to wear a face covering over their nose and mouth throughout their journey, including during check-in, boarding, while in flight and deplaning.
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American Airlines Now Lets You Cancel Award Tickets Online
ften this process involves calling the airline, something that now is even more time consuming. But American Airlines is making a temporary change to let you do cancellations online, something that was only partially possible in the past,
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Real ID Deadline Extended to October 2021
If you haven’t updated your license to the new Real ID version, don’t worry about it. You will have plenty of time to do so. The Department of Homeland Security has delayed the Real ID enforcement deadline for another 12 months.
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Air Canada and WestJet Temporarily Suspend Flights to U.S.
Air Canada has announced that it will suspend service to the United States after Canada and the U.S. agreed to extend a restriction on cross-border travel for another 30 days.
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American Airlines Finds the Perfect Time to Increase Some Baggage Fees
For Transatlantic Basic Economy travel, a $60 1st bag fee applies for tickets issued on / or before April 20, 2020, and $75 for tickets issued on / after April 21, 2020.
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Southwest Extends Companion Pass, Status, Travel Funds, Plus Free Qualifying Credits/Points
A-List and A-List Preferred Members extended through December 31, 2021. Companion Pass benefits extended through June 30, 2021. Plus free qualifying points and credits.
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American Airlines To Receive $5.8 Billion from U.S. Department of the Treasury
American Airlines will receive a direct grant of $4.1 billion, and a low-interest rate loan of $1.7 billion. In addition, it expects to separately apply for a loan from the U.S. Treasury of approximately $4.75 billion.
