Airline breaking news
Here are some recent breaking news stories related to airlines:
1. United Airlines to Offer Free COVID-19 Tests to Passengers
United Airlines has announced that it will offer free COVID-19 tests to passengers on select flights from San Francisco to Hawaii. The tests will be administered by a medical professional on board the plane and will help identify asymptomatic cases of COVID-19. (Source: CNN)
2. American Airlines to Cut 19,000 Jobs Due to Pandemic
American Airlines has announced that it will cut 19,000 jobs due to the ongoing pandemic. The airline has been struggling to recover from the impact of COVID-19, which has led to a significant decline in air travel demand. (Source: The New York Times)
3. Delta Air Lines to Require Face Masks on All Flights
Delta Air Lines has announced that it will require all passengers to wear face masks on all flights, effective immediately. The airline is taking this step to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 on its planes. (Source: NBC News)
4. Southwest Airlines to Resume International Flights
Southwest Airlines has announced that it will resume international flights in July, after suspending them in March due to the pandemic. The airline will initially offer flights to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America. (Source: USA Today)
5. Emirates to Offer Free COVID-19 Insurance to Passengers
Emirates has announced that it will offer free COVID-19 insurance to all passengers on its flights. The insurance will cover medical expenses and quarantine costs if passengers test positive for COVID-19 while traveling. (Source: The Points Guy)
6. Lufthansa to Cut 22,000 Jobs Due to Pandemic
Lufthansa has announced that it will cut 22,000 jobs due to the ongoing pandemic. The airline has been struggling to recover from the impact of COVID-19, which has led to a significant decline in air travel demand. (Source: Reuters)
7. Air Canada to Offer Free COVID-19 Tests to Passengers
Air Canada has announced that it will offer free COVID-19 tests to passengers on select flights. The tests will be administered by a medical professional on board the plane and will help identify asymptomatic cases of COVID-19. (Source: CBC News)
These are just a few of the latest breaking news stories related to airlines.