US airports to screen passengers from China for new illness
U.S. health officials announced Friday that they will begin screening airline passengers arriving from central China for a new virus that has sickened dozens and killed two, prompting worries about a new international outbreak......»»
Chinese subways are using artificial intelligence facial recognition scanners to help detect whether people have coronavirus
REUTERS/Stringer In Beijing, China, subway passengers are being screen en masse for symptoms of coronavirus by artificial technology and t.....»»
1.5 billion more passengers flew last year than in 2022. These are the 10 busiest airports in the world.
Once again, the US makes up the biggest proportion of the world's 10 busiest airports, .....»»
Chicago’s O’Hare falls on list of world’s busiest airports
Despite a more than 8% increase in passengers last year, O’Hare International Airport in Chicago fell on the list of the world’s top 10 busiest airports......»»
Autotrader: Volkswagen explores the flying car market in China
The people’s car may take to the sky in China. The German automaker has said that it is developing a drone that would take to the air to ferry passengers and goods......»»
With Washington on edge, most airlines ban guns in luggage on DC flights
Airlines and airports say they are stepping up security before next week’s presidential inauguration, with Delta, United, American, Southwest and Alaska prohibiting passengers flying to the Washington area from putting guns .....»»
With Washington on edge, United, Delta, Alaska airlines ban guns in luggage on DC flights
Airlines and airports say they are stepping up security before next week’s presidential inauguration, with Delta, United and Alaska saying they will prohibit passengers flying to the Washington area from puttin.....»»
U.S. government to require all international airline travelers to provide proof of negative COVID test: WSJ
The U.S. government will require all international airline passengers to provide proof of a negative test for the coronavirus-borne illness COVID-19 befo.....»»
Highlights of the day: Foldable-screen notebook development gaining momentum
Notebooks with foldable screens may hit store shelves by the end of 2021. Intel has been developing foldable-screen notebooks, with development reaching the final stage. Meanwhile, China-based foundry SMIC reportedly has obtained per.....»»
United Airlines will require negative COVID-19 test for passengers flying from UK to O’Hare, other airports
United Airlines on Monday will begin asking passengers traveling from London to Chicago and other cities for proof of a negative COVID-19 test before departure in an effort to stop the spread of a n.....»»
Airports are testing thermal cameras and other technology to screen travelers for COVID-19
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You won"t see Delta crews smiling in May. Here"s why.
All Delta employees and passengers will be required to wear face masks at airports and onboard flights starting May 4 to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE: DAL) said it would add the extra layer of protectio.....»»
You won"t see Delta crews smiling in May; here"s why
All Delta employees and passengers will be required to wear face masks at airports and onboard flights starting May 4 to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE: DAL) said it would add the extra layer of protection .....»»
JetBlue wants to stop flying to Philadelphia and 15 other U.S. airports
JetBlue Airways Corp. said it wants to stop flying to Philadelphia International Airport and 15 other major U.S. airports because the Covid-19 crisis has emptied its airplanes, with some flights having as few as two passengers. "Approval will all.....»»
Delta resumes China operations with "cargo-only" flights
Delta Air Lines Inc. is once again operating flights between the United States and China — but with no passengers on board. Atlanta-based Delta on Monday began limited "cargo-only" service between Detroit and Shanghai. Without passengers on the flight.....»»
Panama Canal blocks Holland America cruise ship with 138 ill crew members and passengers, and 2 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on board
LUIS ACOSTA/AFP via Getty Images The MS Zaandam, a Holland America cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of respiratory illness onboard, will be barred from entering the Panama Canal, according to a Panama Canal Authority. Four passengers have.....»»
American Airlines flight attendant dies of COVID-19, highlighting risks that airline workers have faced while helping get passengers home (AAL)
Nick Oxford/Reuters An American Airlines flight attendant has died of COVID-19, the illness caused by the nove.....»»
Parking pain: Airlines, airports hunt for storage space as pandemic idles planes
As airlines idle thousands of aircraft for which there are no passengers, they are hitting an unprecedented problem: finding a place to park them......»»
More than 3,800 passengers on a cruise ship disembarked in Miami without screening for COVID-19, despite a previous traveler testing positive days earlier
Associated Press More than 3,800 passengers disembarked from a cruise ship in Miami on Sunday without any type of screening for illness or potential coronavirus infections, the Miami Heral.....»»
Coronavirus may be leading to less pollution in China, Italy: data
The novel coronavirus is having an unexpected impact on pollution in areas that were hit hard by the illness......»»
New Mexico turns to TriCore for additional coronavirus testing capacity
With confirmed coronavirus cases in New Mexico, and a need for additional capacity, state health officials have enlisted Albuquerque-based medical testing company TriCore Reference Laboratories to screen patients who may have the illness. Working in co.....»»