• United Airlines to notify passengers, allow rebooking on flights after viral pic

    United Airlines to notify passengers, allow rebooking on flights after viral pic

    United Airlines is going the extra mile to make customers feel comfortable during the coronavirus pandemic by informing them in advance if their flight is near “full capacity,” and inviting them to rebook a new trip or receive a travel credit for the impacted itinerary. The carrier is evidently making amends after being slammed on …
  • Airlines halt most NYC flights amid escalating coronavirus fears

    Airlines halt most NYC flights amid escalating coronavirus fears

    Airlines are drastically cutting service to and from the New York City area as the feds urge travelers to avoid the nation’s largest coronavirus hotspot. American Airlines plans to operate just 13 flights a day out of JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty airports from this week to May 6 — down 95 percent from a …
  • US reminds airlines travelers are entitled to cash refunds amid coronavirus disruptions

    US reminds airlines travelers are entitled to cash refunds amid coronavirus disruptions

    The US Transportation Department on Friday issued a notice to airlines reminding them they are obligated to refund tickets when they cancel a flight or make a significant flight schedule change that passengers opt not to accept, but will not take any immediate action against airlines. US and foreign airlines have canceled hundreds of thousands …