Author: John Cox, Special to USA TODAY

Retired US Airways Capt. John Cox addresses the pilot training issues resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and low number of flights.

Why are the flight attendant’s PA announcements easier to hear than the captain’s? Do airports ever clean up the rubber left behind by aircraft tires?

This week, retired airline captain John Cox talks about personal protective gear for pilots flying during the coronavirus pandemic.

Captain John Cox explains how airlines have stepped up their cleaning regimens for aircraft and airports to keep more people from becoming sick.

This week, retired pilot John Cox advises what to do if you are overseas and your return flight to the US gets canceled.

This week, retired US Airways pilot John Cox reveals the most obnoxious passenger he ever encountered and waxes nostalgic about Pan Am.

This week, retired US Airways pilot John Cox reveals the most obnoxious passenger he ever encountered and waxes nostalgic about Pan Am.

There are specific procedures for cleaning an aircraft after suspected contamination but they are used for many scenarios, not just coronavirus.

Capt. John Cox answers questions about whether to cancel travel to Asia and what can be done to protect babies from
coronavirus while flying.