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Airports and Airlines offer COVID-19 Tests

09/25/20

Organizations representing airports and airlines, including the International Air Transport Association (IATA), are calling for rapid COVID-19 testing for passengers at airports as an alternative to quarantine measures or bans on international travel. “The key to restoring the freedom of mobility across borders is systematic COVID-19 testing of all travelers before departure, said Alexandre de →

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Airport amenity of the week: VeriFLY at Denver Int’l Airport

09/16/20

Have you been through an airport security checkpoint recently? We have. And it has us worrying that as passenger numbers increase TSOs and travelers will too easily revert to the pre-COVID checkpoint mentality and not pay attention to social distancing and safety. That’s why we’re not even waiting until Friday to declare the ‘Airport Amenity →

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A trip to the airport in the new normal

09/13/20

Missing airports? Us too. That’s why we masked up and spent a few hours at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) last week to see what’s new – and what’s not. And to gauge whether or not we’re ready to fly. (Spoiler alert: we’re not.) First, a disclaimer. We went to the airport with a long list →

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More robots to help keep travelers safe and sanitized

09/02/20

We adore the rolling little “Ask me!” robots some airports have hired to answer questions and help passengers find their way around. But they seem more entertainment than essential. But thanks to the pandemic, robots are getting a promotion at many airports – as super cleaners. Robots clean up before we fly Airports and airlines →

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Airports deploying ‘mask nannies’

08/04/20

Right now face coverings and masks are required in every airport and on most airlines due to continued concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 virus. There are signs, stickers, and announcements everywhere a traveler turns, but still, not everyone is covering up. Some people don’t want to mask up and it is reassuring to →

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Travel Tidbits from Here and There

08/03/20

As another month of being grounded kicks in, here are some travel tidbits that got our attention. Delta Air Lines’ “No Mask- No Fly” list is growing If the rule is “Wear a mask when you’re on the plan,” then we’re all for passengers being put on no-fly lists if they don’t comply. Delta Air →

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Cities strive to out-sanitize each other in a bid for tourist dollars

07/09/20

(This is an ever so slightly different version of my story that posted on NBC News). Would a “clean city” pledge get you to plan a trip? We’re into what by all rights should be a busy summer travel season. But many states are hitting the breaks on reopening plans due to record spikes in →

Wear a face mask at the airport & on the plane. Or else!

06/16/20

Most every airline now requires passengers to wear face coverings in airports and on airplanes. But now the failure to do so may result in denied boarding or a ban on future travel. On Monday, the airline trade group Airlines for America (A4A) announced that for the duration of the COVID-19 health crisis its member →

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Airports stay open during curfews

06/02/20

These crazy times are getting crazier. And scarier. When the coronavirus pandemic began taking its toll on travel, it seemed odd that airports felt the need to send tweets reminding us that their facilities remained open. And to encourage and thank people for washing their hands. But as the number of people traveling dipped dangerously →

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