#Airlines see bookings drop as COVID-19 cases surge

#Airlines see bookings drop as COVID-19 cases surge

“#Airlines see bookings drop as COVID-19 cases surge” Big US airlines say they’re seeing bookings drop amid a nationwide surge in coronavirus infections that’s made holiday travel particularly risky. American, United and Southwest have reported decreased demand for air travel as COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations surged to record highs and sparked renewed lockdowns in…

Read More
#Delta Air Lines extends middle seat blocks through March 30

#Delta Air Lines extends middle seat blocks through March 30

“#Delta Air Lines extends middle seat blocks through March 30” Delta Air Lines said Wednesday it will continue blocking middle seats through March 30, setting it apart from its largest US rivals under a longer-term strategy to fetch higher passenger revenues. Recent medical research has shown that the risk of contracting the coronavirus on airplanes…

Read More
#Boeing shares surge after regulator says 737 MAX is OK to fly

#Boeing shares surge after regulator says 737 MAX is OK to fly

“#Boeing shares surge after regulator says 737 MAX is OK to fly” Boeing’s stock price soared early Friday as Europe’s top aviation regulator said the company’s beleaguered 737 MAX plane was safe enough to start flying again. Shares in the Chicago-based planemaker rose about 5.5 percent in premarket trading to $173.40 as of 8:44 a.m. after Patrick…

Read More
#US officials looking to restart air travel between London and NYC

#US officials looking to restart air travel between London and NYC

“#US officials looking to restart air travel between London and NYC” U.S. officials are reportedly looking to restart quarantine-free air travel between major international destinations — with flights between New York City and London possibly starting this holiday season. Sources told The Wall Street Journal the Trump administration is exploring the option thanks to increasing…

Read More