US Airlines Pushing for COVID-19 Testing Pilot Program
Airlines for America (A4A), which represents major U.S. carriers including American, Delta, United and Southwest, is one of several industry groups calling on the federal government to pilot a COVID-19 testing program for passengers in hopes of restoring international travel. According to Reuters, the chief executives of A4A, Airlines UK, Heathrow Airport and Virgin Atlantic […]
Delta añade preguntas sobre la salud del cliente y el reconocimiento del requisito de uso de la mascarilla facial para realizar el check-in
A los clientes de Delta se les pedirá que certifiquen su compromiso con la seguridad del vuelo como parte de un cambio en el proceso de check-in que les requerirá que reconozcan: – El no haber tenido un diagnóstico de COVID-19 y el saber que no han estado expuestos a éste en los últimos 14 […]
US airlines strengthen anti-coronavirus measures to inspire traveller confidence
As shelter-in-place orders are lifted across the United States, airlines are hoping to inspire traveller confidence by imposing stronger sanctions against passengers who refuse to wear face coverings on board their aircraft. In addition, some carriers are introducing health questionnaires and temperature checks as well as extending the amount of time they will keep the […]
Airlines for America Launches “Fly Healthy. Fly Smart.” Awareness Campaign
Airlines for America (A4A) – the industry trade organization representing the leading U.S. airlines – announced the launch of a new public awareness campaign, “Fly Healthy. Fly Smart.” The campaign, launched to educate travelers ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, includes multi-media outreach showcasing the enhanced cleaning and procedural changes U.S. airlines are implementing as […]
TSA Could Check for Fever as Part of Future Airport Screening
Airlines for America, the lobby trade group representing the bulk of U.S. carriers, is meeting with the Transportation Security Administration to discuss the possibility of taking passengers’ temperatures before boarding. The move, which would happen right at the screening checkpoints, could help stem the tide of the coronavirus as the country gets back to flying. […]
Airlines for America Launches New Website to Educate Travelers
In response to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, Airlines for America (A4A) has launched a new webpage to serve as a resource for air travelers, government agencies, Congress and the general public. When visiting AirlinesTakeAction.com, travelers have access to details from airlines in the United States regarding how they’re working to contain the viral infection and […]
Delta se une a Airlines For America
Delta Air Lines reanudó su membresía con la organización Airlines for America (A4A), luego de un periodo de más de cuatro años en que el transportista abandonó el grupo en medio de disputas políticas. De tal modo, la aerolínea con base en Atlanta se unirá en 2020 a Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Atlas Air Worldwide, […]
Airlines for America Expecting 47.5 Million Passengers During Winter Holiday Travel Period
As travelers prepare for the always busy holiday season, Airlines for America (A4A) announced its research shows an estimated 47.5 million passengers are expected to fly in the United States over the 18-day winter holiday travel period. The 2019-2020 winter holiday travel period runs from Thursday, December 19, through Sunday, January 5, and A4A officials […]
A4A, IATA join forces on flying’s green messaging
US airline lobbying organization A4A has joined with IATA to communicate the environmental and sustainable efforts initiated by commercial aviation and explain why flying is a responsible transport choice. Airlines are coming under pressure as global concerns grow about carbon emissions and climate change. In the past six months, a flygskam, or “flight shame,” movement […]
US airlines working to add gender options for non-binary passengers when booking trips
Major airlines will soon offer passengers who don’t identify as «male» or «female» more options when booking tickets to travel. The announcement came after an industry trade group, Airlines for America (A4A), and International Air Transport Association members recently approved a new standard to account for non-binary IDs. «U.S. airlines value a culture of diversity […]
