The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced they would extend the national transportation face mask mandate for another 15 days, now set through May 3, 2022.   Extension Based on COVID-19 BA.2 Subvariant Spread in U.S. The extension is based on the upward-trending cases of COVID-19 in …

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  Data from Airports Council International-World shows the United States led the world in busiest airports, with eight facilities taking the top 10 spots based on total passengers enplaned and deplaned.   Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth and Denver Lead World’s Busiest Airports For most flyers, it should come as no surprise …

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  In an interview with CBS News, U.S. Travel Association president Roger Dow called on the White House to not extend the federal face covering mandate on public transportation, citing the “economic costs” that are hurting the industry.   Dow Argues “Less Severe” COVID-19 Variants Allows for Dropped Face Mask …

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  CBS News reports airlines who have made face coverings optional for all passengers are now reporting more cancelled flights due to personnel issues.   With Masks Down, Correlation Suggests Coronavirus Infections Rising Data collected by CBS News from aviation analytics provider Cirium shows British carriers were forced to cancel …

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  Oakland Fox affiliate KTVU-TV reports Democratic lawmakers Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) have introduced the Protection from Abusive Passengers Act, which would create rules for the Transportation Security Administration to put badly behaving passengers on a national ban list.   “Protection from Abusive Passengers Act” …

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  Invoicing and payment app Willa announced the launch of their own “airline:” Willa Air, which will cater to a small group of influencers flying to major events in 2022.   “Airline” Features Private Aircraft and Popup Lounges for Influencers The app – catering towards social creators invoicing brands for …

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  First reported by The New York Times, JetBlue says they have submitted an unsolicited bid to purchase Spirit Airlines, almost exactly two months after the Miami-based carrier announced they would merge with fellow ultra-low-cost-carrier Frontier Airlines.   JetBlue Calls $3.6 Billion All-Cash Bid “Superior Proposal” to Frontier Offer Frontier …

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  In the company’s Second Quarter 2022 Consumer Airfare Index Report, analysts say pricing for round-trip flights are beginning to cost more than before the pandemic.   Airfare Prices Expected to Peak Around June 2022, Before Slowing Down According to Hopper’s analysis, the current average price of a round-trip flight …

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