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Author: Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY

Travel

Coronavirus study finds air on planes is safer than homes or operating rooms

October 15, 2020October 18, 2020Chris Woodyard, USA TODAYComments Off on Coronavirus study finds air on planes is safer than homes or operating rooms

The study by United Airlines and others found that HEPA filters and high air turnover reduces the rate of COVID-19 infection by 99.7%.

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Americans torn between taking vacation and avoiding coronavirus, surveys find

October 15, 2020October 15, 2020Chris Woodyard, USA TODAYComments Off on Americans torn between taking vacation and avoiding coronavirus, surveys find

AAA and Travelocity, in separate surveys, found travelers are wary of the coronavirus but some may still make fall or holiday trips.

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Delta reports $5.4 billion quarterly loss, illustrating how the pandemic is pummeling airlines

October 13, 2020Chris Woodyard, USA TODAYComments Off on Delta reports $5.4 billion quarterly loss, illustrating how the pandemic is pummeling airlines

Delta Air Lines posted a massive $5.4 billion loss for the quarter ended Sept. 30, saying it plans to take additional steps cut its losses.

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Round trip to Tokyo for $173? Pandemic spawns once-in-a-lifetime airfare deals – if you’re ready to travel

October 13, 2020October 13, 2020Chris Woodyard, USA TODAYComments Off on Round trip to Tokyo for $173? Pandemic spawns once-in-a-lifetime airfare deals – if you’re ready to travel

It’s a cruel irony. Airfares have never been lower between many cities, but many will be too afraid of traveling amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Southwest Airlines comes to Chicago O’Hare, Houston Intercontinental, won’t abandon Midway, Hobby

October 12, 2020Chris Woodyard, USA TODAYComments Off on Southwest Airlines comes to Chicago O’Hare, Houston Intercontinental, won’t abandon Midway, Hobby

Southwest Airlines vows to continue to serve two airports in Chicago and Houston. Service at O’Hare and Intercontinental airports will start in 2021.

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Hawaii vacations become a lot easier Thursday, but are tourists really welcome?

October 10, 2020October 13, 2020Chris Woodyard, USA TODAYComments Off on Hawaii vacations become a lot easier Thursday, but are tourists really welcome?

OK, so you’re willing to stare down the coronavirus and travel to Hawaii, but know the restrictions and rules on the islands before you go.

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Disney slams California governor after he slows reopening of California theme parks

October 7, 2020October 8, 2020Chris Woodyard, USA TODAYComments Off on Disney slams California governor after he slows reopening of California theme parks

Disney’s chief medical officer pointed to the safe reopenings of its other parks after California Gov. Gavin Newsom slowed the reopening process.

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When the fur needs to fly, airlines are making it tricky, costly to bring your pets. Blame COVID-19

October 7, 2020October 7, 2020Chris Woodyard, USA TODAYComments Off on When the fur needs to fly, airlines are making it tricky, costly to bring your pets. Blame COVID-19

Pet shipment services try to navigate a web of rules, flight restrictions and other hurdles to moving dogs and cats around the nation or the world.

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Southwest Airlines CEO looks to concessions, not layoffs, if Congress balks on more aid

October 5, 2020October 5, 2020Chris Woodyard, USA TODAYComments Off on Southwest Airlines CEO looks to concessions, not layoffs, if Congress balks on more aid

CEO Gary Kelly said Southwest Airlines can navigate the industry’s pandemic-related crisis with a path that preserves jobs.

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Airlines forced to court leisure passengers with deals, perks and new destinations

October 5, 2020October 5, 2020Chris Woodyard, USA TODAYComments Off on Airlines forced to court leisure passengers with deals, perks and new destinations

Airlines have long depended on business passengers, who are no longer flying. Those who occupied the back of the plane are having their day.

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