Air Travel
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JetBlue Adds 30 New Routes, Plus Mint Service Out of EWR
JetBlue has announced it is adding 30 new domestic routes to serve customers in markets where domestic travel is showing some signs of strength.
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FAA Wont’ Get Involved with Enforcing Masks on Planes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Wednesday that it will not make it mandatory for passengers to wear face masks on planes. This leaves the the decision to require protective gear to individual airlines.
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US and China to Allow 4 Weekly Flights for Airlines
The United States and China have agreed to allow four weekly flights between the two countries. The U.S. Transportation Department made the announcement on Monday.
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American Airlines Offers Vouchers For Seat Fee Refunds
American Airlines has updated its seat fee refund policy. The airline will now let you request a voucher for the value of a non refundable seat if you cancel your trip. The new policy applies to all flights booked by June 30th for travel through September 30th, 2020.
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Check Out Photos of the New Arrivals and Departures Hall at LaGuardia Terminal B
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo held a daily coronavirus briefing this week at the newly unveiled Arrivals and Departures Hall at Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport. The sparkling terminal on Wednesday seems nothing like the LaGuardia airport we are all used to.
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Southwest Free Drink Coupons Extended till Dec. 31
Southwest has quietly extended the expiration date, announcing the news in a post in its community blog. “Once service resumes, any drink coupons set to expire throughout 2020 will now expire December 31, 2020” the post says.
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Lufthansa Introduces ‘Return Flight Guarantee’
Lufthansa is introducing a “homecoming guarantee” for any German resident it flies abroad, its CEO said in an interview Sunday.
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JetBlue Schedule Extended Through February 2021
JetBlue has extended its flight schedule through February of 2020. You can now book JetBlue flights as far out as 2/10/2021. This opens up the schedule for four more months that include the year end holidays and through the winter.
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American Airlines Adding More Flights and Opening Lounges as Travel Demand Improves
American Airlines is getting ready for summer travel by restoring more flights and re-opening key Admirals Club lounges. The airline is also expanding flexible policies and continuing its robust health, well-being and cleaning procedures.
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U.S. Expected to Revise Ban on Chinese Passenger Airlines
The U.S. Transportation Department plans to revise the order to block Chinese airlines from flying to the United States. The agency is expected to issue the change in the coming days and could allow some Chinese passenger airline flights to continue.
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Delta to Extend Social Distancing Measures Until September 30
The airline will block the selection of middle seats and cap seating in every cabin. It was reported last month the airline would keep planes to no more than 60% full through at least July. To do so, Delta would add more flights to its schedule than demand would usually justify.
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Chinese Airlines Blocked From Flying to United States
The Transportation Department said it would suspend passenger flights of four Chinese airlines to and from the United States starting June 16. The four airlines affected by the order are Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Xiamen Airlines.
