Most major US airlines ban guns in luggage for DC flights over inauguration, protest safety concerns
Airlines and airports say they are stepping up security before next week’s presidential inauguration.
International travelers flying to US will soon need to show negative COVID-19 test result
The new measures are designed to try to prevent travelers from bringing in newer forms of the virus that scientists say can spread more easily.
Boeing 737 Max returns to US skies with first passenger flight after 2-year grounding
American Airlines flew a Boeing 737 Max with paying passengers from Miami to New York on Tuesday, the plane’s first commercial flight in U.S. skies since it was grounded after two deadly crashes.
Only dogs can be brought aboard planes, and only as service animals, feds say
The new rule will force passengers with emotional-support animals to check them into the cargo hold — and pay a pet fee.
FAA clears Boeing 737 Max to fly again, but passengers won’t see them right away
All existing 737 Max jets must first undergo maintenance and get modifications before they can fly. Pilots must also undergo simulator training.
American and United airlines plan to furlough 32,000 workers as time runs out on federal aid
The airlines and their labor unions are lobbying for taxpayer money to pay workers for six more months.
Major airlines line up to split $25 billion in payroll aid
The assistance will include a mix of cash and loans, with the government getting warrants that can be converted into small ownership stakes in the leading airlines.
New rules could bump emotional-support animals from planes
Airlines say the number of support animals has been growing dramatically in recent years, and they have lobbied to tighten the rules.
Boeing suffers rare drop in earnings as 737 Max repair cost estimated at $1B
The company said it could not predict future sales while it’s still working to update the software on the 737 Max and get the plane’s safety approved by regulators.
TSA screener sick-outs hit 10 percent at airports over holiday weekend
The Transportation Security Administration said Monday that Sunday’s absence rate compared to 3.1 percent on the comparable Sunday a year ago.
No-shows among TSA screeners soar across the nation
The agency is working with airports and airlines nationwide to consolidate operations and get the most out of resources, an official said.
What air travelers should know about the government shutdown
Over the weekend, some airports had long lines at checkpoints, apparently caused by a rising number of security officers calling in sick while they are not getting paid.