coronavirus
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U.S. Airlines Are Losing $10B Monthly as They Fly Empty Planes
On the worst day this year, April 14th, only 87,534 people passed through TSA checkpoints. That was the slowest day for air travel in decades and an incredible drop of 96.2% from a year before.
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Most Airlines Mandate Face Masks on Flights, See Rules for Each Carrier
JetBlue was first airlines to require face masks and son after most US airlines followed suit. Rules and starting dates vary from one airline to the other but they are based on CDC guidelines.
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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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Coronavirus Latest: Glass Cubicles at the Beach, OTAs Bailout, Coronavirus Patients Can’t Relapse, Virtual Wine Tastings
Plexiglass cubicles at the beach, travel booking sites want bailout from Google, Disney face masks, coronavirus patients can’t relapse, savings rate hits its highest level since 1981 and virtual wine tasting.
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Health Officials Propose Payments of $50/Day for Self Isolating
The proposal says that a stipend of $50 per day should greatly increase the success of containment efforts, as an incentive for people to self isolate.
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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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Sicily to Pay Half of Fare and Give Free Night to Visitors After Reopening
Sicily has put aside €500 million (about $595 million) to pay for 50% of the cost of airfare for anyone who comes in the first few months that tourism returns. The fund will also pay for one out of every three hotel nights for visitors.
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New York City to Suspend Overnight Subway Service in Historic Move
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that New York City’s subway system will temporarily close for four hours overnight as the city and state combat the coronavirus crisis.
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Coronavirus Latest: US Economy Shrinks 4.8%, Chicken Manure for Social Distancing, Simon Mall Reopen and More
US economy shrinking at a 4.8% annualized pace, Swedish city to dump chicken manure in park to deter visitors, Disney won’t be the same when it reopens, 49 Simon Mall and Outlet locations are set to reopen and Ski resorts announce season pass policies.
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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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Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Comcast Will Not Terminate Accounts or Charge Late Fees
The companies have extended their offers not to terminate service nor charge late fees to customers who are struggling with their monthly bills because of the coronavirus pandemic
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Coronavirus Latest: SBA to Audit Loans Over $2M, Argentina Bans Travel Until Sept, NYC Deaths Reach 6x Normal Levels, No Pants Reporter
Small business loans above $2 million getting full audit, Argentina bans all air travel until September, NYC deaths reach 6 times the normal rate, Alaska Airlines donates one million meals, 6 new coronavirus symptoms from CDC and a reporter wears a suit coat and no pants, not realizing everyone could see his legs.
