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Airlines Ask For Virus Testing To Allow Transatlantic Flights

Airlines Ask For Virus Testing To Allow Transatlantic Flights
Airlines Ask For Virus Testing To Allow Transatlantic Flights
July 21, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Several major airline companies are urging the U.S. and European Union to get transatlantic travel going again by launching a joint coronavirus testing program for...

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US Air Travel Sinks 4 Pct Amid Rising Infections, Quarantines
US Air Travel Sinks 4 Pct Amid Rising Infections, Quarantines
July 20, 2020  |  Travel Payments

The already sluggish recovery in air travel hit some turbulence over the past week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Some Airports Freeze Renovations As Fewer Passengers Fly
Some Airports Freeze Renovations As Fewer Passengers Fly
June 08, 2020  |  Travel Payments

Plans to expand some airports have been put on hold as air transportation has been grounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, The Wall Street Journal reported. Get...

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How To Make It Safe To Fly The Friendly Skies Again
How To Make It Safe To Fly The Friendly Skies Again
May 27, 2020  |  Ecosystems

The airline industry has been particularly pummeled by the global pandemic as consumers sheltering in place have, by and large, eschewed both domestic and overseas...

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Frontier To Allow Passengers To Purchase Extra Space On Planes
Frontier To Allow Passengers To Purchase Extra Space On Planes
May 05, 2020  |  Travel Payments

As the world steadily inches toward reopening after several months of coronavirus-related lockdowns, Frontier Airlines will give people the option to pay extra to leave...

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Buffett’s Grounding Of Airline Stocks Shows Turbulence Ahead
Buffett’s Grounding Of Airline Stocks Shows Turbulence Ahead
May 04, 2020  |  Investments

The selloff begat the selloff. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Airlines Shift From Passengers To Cargo
Airlines Shift From Passengers To Cargo
March 23, 2020  |  Coronavirus

For the airline industry, keeping at least some top line in place to cover enormous fixed costs is a critical strategy as demand for travel...

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Coronavirus: Amazon Adjusts Attendance Policy; Trip.com Chairman, CEO To Stop Taking Salaries
Coronavirus: Amazon Adjusts Attendance Policy; Trip.com Chairman, CEO To Stop Taking Salaries
March 09, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The coronavirus could have wide-reaching effects on medical facilities, eCommerce retailers, technology and the economy as a whole. Here are the latest updates on the...

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VP Pence To Meet With Airline Execs On Gathering Data To Fight Coronavirus
VP Pence To Meet With Airline Execs On Gathering Data To Fight Coronavirus
March 04, 2020  |  Safety and Security

Vice President Mike Pence is meeting with airline CEOs and an airline industry trade group on Wednesday (March 5) over Coronavirus concerns and data collection,...

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