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Surprise! Passes at these airports allow visitors to greet loved ones at gate
Read full article: Surprise! Passes at these airports allow visitors to greet loved ones at gateAt certain airports around the country, people can purchase passes that allow them to go beyond the security line (they still have to go through it) and hang out near the gates.
Travel with your furry friend? These are the top 10 pet-friendly airports in the US.
Read full article: Travel with your furry friend? These are the top 10 pet-friendly airports in the US.There are now plenty of airports that are pet-friendly, but taking your favorite furry pal along on a trip can still be stressful.
Taking shoes off at the airport is a pain for travelers, but help could be on the way
Read full article: Taking shoes off at the airport is a pain for travelers, but help could be on the wayAs millions of people prepare to travel and navigate security checkpoints at airports this week across the United States, one element that can be a nuisance is having to take oneās shoes off while going through a security line.
CLEAR or TSA PreCheck? How each works, and which might be a better fit for you
Read full article: CLEAR or TSA PreCheck? How each works, and which might be a better fit for youWe all know how the process works when youāre going to the airport: Check in, get your boarding passes, check luggage (if thatās what youāve decided on) and then head to security to make your way to your gate.
American Airlines plans 19,000 furloughs, layoffs in October
Read full article: American Airlines plans 19,000 furloughs, layoffs in OctoberFILE - In this May 28, 2020 file photo, travelers check in at the American Airlines terminal at the Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles. American Airlines says it will furlough or lay off 19,000 employees in October as it struggles with a sharp downturn in travel because of the pandemic. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File )DALLAS American Airlines said Tuesday it will eliminate 19,000 jobs in October as it struggles with a sharp downturn in travel because of the pandemic. U.S. air travel plunged 95% by April, a few weeks after the first significant coronavirus outbreaks in the United States. In March, passenger airlines got $25 billion from the government to save jobs for six months, and American was the biggest beneficiary, receiving $5.8 billion.
United and other US airlines get more serious on face mask requirements
Read full article: United and other US airlines get more serious on face mask requirements(CNN) -- US airline passengers who figured face mask enforcements had more bark than bite could end up getting bit later this week. If you refuse to wear a face mask starting June 18, you could find yourself on a restricted travel list. If you don't have a face covering, United flight attendants will offer you one. But a major union representing flight attendants said last week the current approach was not working. United Airlines began doing that last week.