Delta to re-start flights from U.S. to China on June 25
Delta Air Lines will resume flights between the U.S. and China on June 25, operating twice per week between Seattle and Shanghai-Pudong via Seoul-Incheon. Starting in July, Delta will fly once per week from Seattle and Detroit to Shanghai also via Incheon.
US, China to each allow 4 weekly flights for airlines
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Monday that U.S. carriers have been approved to fly four weekly flights to China.
United says passengers who don't wear masks will be put on 'internal travel restriction list'
United Airlines announced it will strengthen mandatory mask policies to further hinder the spread of COVID-19 and help continue to keep passengers and crew safe.
TSA outlines new travel safety guidelines ahead of Memorial Day weekend
The Transportation Safety Administration is introducing new safety guidelines ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
‘I’ve never felt so unsafe’: American Airlines passenger shares video of 'overcrowded' plane
A recent video on Twitter depicting a packed American Airlines flight might lead some to believe it was filmed before the coronavirus pandemic. But the video was taken on a May 17 flight by a passenger who said she “never felt so unsafe,” in her life.
Delta Air Lines to retire Boeing 777 fleet, signals shift to smaller operation
Delta Air Lines is permanently retiring its Boeing 777 fleet by the end of the year, the company announced Thursday.
Walt Disney World resorts now accepting reservations beginning in July
Experts have already predicted that Walt Disney World reopen this summer.
Frontier Airlines criticized over social distancing upgrade securing customer empty neighboring seat
Controversy has followed the latest offering by discount airline Frontier: Passengers wishing to have some open space between themselves and another customer can now purchase an upgraded “more room” seat assignment guaranteeing an empty middle seat.
Carnival Cruise Line cancels cruises out of North America until June 26 as coronavirus pandemic continues
Carnival Cruise Line said that all its cruises out of North America are canceled through June 26 as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
CDC extends COVID-19 no-sail order as nearly 100 cruise ships remain at sea off US coasts
As the COVID-19 death toll continues to rise, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced an extension of a no-sail order originally issued March 14 for all cruise ships.
Gas prices fall below $1 at some gas stations in Minnesota
The price of gasoline fell under $1 gallon at some gas stations in the Twin Cities metro Wednesday.
Carnival Cruise Lines cancels select cruises through late 2020, rest of the year
While most Carnival cruises are only canceled through May 11, particular sailings that dated further out are being canceled. For example, all San Francisco sailings are canceled through the rest of the year.
Flight change fee waivers, cancellations: This is how major airlines are reacting to COVID-19
Airlines are slashing flights, offering change fee waivers to customers as they experience a sharp drop in bookings in the face of the spreading coronavirus.
Florida Keys closing to visitors by Sunday, March 22; reports first coronavirus case
Tourists who planned to take the scenic drive along Overseas Highway in the Florida Keys will have to postpone that trip.
Uber, Lyft suspending shared ride options in response to coronavirus
Uber and Lyft announced on Tuesday that they would be suspending their respective pool and shared options in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Travel ban to extend to United Kingdom, Ireland
The White House announced that the U.S. will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its list.
This is how Sun Country is cleaning its planes during coronavirus pandemic
For Minneapolis-based Sun Country Airlines, every night a team of workers go through the planes and disinfect.
Princess Cruises will stop all operations for 2 months due to the coronavirus
The cruise line said that due to the unpredictable circumstances evolving from the spread of COVID-19 and in an abundance of caution, the cruise line will voluntarily pause global operations of its 18 ships for 60 days.
Coronavirus: Princess cruise ship kept offshore now allowed to dock in Oakland
Princess Cruises said the ship will dock at the Port of Oakland some time on Monday.
Many US airlines waiving change fees – across all flights – amid coronavirus outbreak
The new policies extend to all tickets purchased, albeit between specific dates.