The airlines’ moves come 24 hours after rival United became the first U.S. carrier to eliminate the dreaded $200 fee. Southwest has never charged one.
Author: Dawn Gilbertson, USA TODAY
Airlines slash fall flights. Here’s what it means if you have tickets or need to book a trip
Airlines have dramatically cut fall flights because the travel rebound seen this summer stalled when COVID-19 cases spiked.
The beginning of the end of airline change fees? United is ditching them for good – with a major catch
Airlines have waived onerous change fees since the coronavirus crisis began, but United is the first to permanently eliminate them on U.S. flights.
Keep your hands clean: Delta adding in-flight hand sanitizing stations during pandemic
Delta Air Lines is adding up to five hand sanitizer dispensers to its planes depending on the size of the aircraft.
‘The hardest message’: American Airlines to lay off 17,500 front-line workers due to coronavirus travel slump
After the layoffs, American will have 40,000 fewer employees, a drop of 30%, due to the pandemic. The number includes voluntary exits and leaves.
Vacation police: Travelers posting trip photos or asking for tips risk social media wrath amid pandemic
Vacationers traveling during the pandemic risk social media wrath from those who don’t think anyone should be taking nonessential trips.
Delta will block middle seats into January, but the airline plans to fill more of its seats
The airline’s policy of blocking middle seats and limiting the number of passengers per plane was due to expire Sept. 30.
Forget about a Hawaii vacation until at least October as COVID-19 spike delays tourism reopening
Hawaii’s planned Sept. 1 start date for allowing out-of-state visitors to bypass a 14-day quarantine has been delayed until October.
Need to apply for a passport or renew one? Coronavirus backlog could mean a long wait
The State Department was not able to issue passports, except for emergencies, for several months beginning in March, so there is a large backlog.
MGM Resorts to reopen another Las Vegas hotel in time for Labor Day: The Mirage
The reopening of The Mirage will leave just two MGM Resorts casino hotels in Las Vegas still shuttered: Park MGM and NoMad.