Coronavirus has infected American Airlines, Southwest flight attendants, unions claim
Hundreds of flight attendants employed by American Airlines and Southwest Airlines have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, their unions have claimed.
Delta Air Lines will allow customers to re-book travel affected by COVID-19 for up to 2 years
Delta Air Lines has announced that the company is extending customers’ ability to re-book travel impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic for up to two years.
Hawaii basically deserted as tourists stop coming
Like many cities across the world, Honolulu came to an eerie standstill this weekend as officials implemented measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic throughout the islands.
CDC issues 14-day domestic travel advisory for NJ, NY, CT
A 14-day travel restriction has been issued for New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut in an effort to contain the spread of coronavirus.
President Trump says quarantine of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut "will not be necessary"
He has asked the CDC to issue a strong Travel Advisory in lieu of a quarantine, which he says "will not be necessary".
At least six national parks now closed due to coronavirus outbreak
Several national parks are now closed to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Packed CTA buses raises concerns during COVID-19 outbreak
Two more CTA employees have tested positive for coronavirus: a bus driver from the 77th Street bus garage, and a train conductor who worked out of the 95th street station.
Midway control tower reopens as US airlines prepare for potential shutdown
The air traffic control tower at Midway Airport reopened Tuesday, a week after it closed for cleaning due to a COVID-19 exposure that disrupted flights in and out of the airport.
Washington, D.C. police close down streets and bridges to limit crowds visiting cherry blossoms
Washington, D.C. police are blocking bridges and roads in an effort to limit crowds visiting the cherry blossoms.
Virus leads FAA to briefly suspend flights to Philadelphia, New York
The FAA has lifted a brief suspension of flights to New York and Philadelphia because of coronavirus-related staffing issues.
Southwest Airlines resumes some flights at Midway after control tower closes for COVID-19 exposure
Southwest Airlines has resumed operations at Midway Airport after all flights were suspended earlier in the day due to a control tower closure related to COVID-19 exposure.
Southwest to cancel around 1,000 daily flights until April
Southwest says they will continue to assess the demand for their service with the goal of canceling flights that have alternative options and that affect the fewest number of travelers.
Hawaii asks visitors to postpone vacations ‘for at least the next 30-days’ to stop COVID-19 spread
Hawaii Gov. David Ige is urging visitors to postpone vacations to the island state amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Department of State issues Level 4 Health Advisory, urges Americans not to travel internationally
The U.S. Department of State is advising that Americans avoid international travel.
Midway operations remain limited after control tower technicians test positive for coronavirus
The city’s second-largest airport is open, but the Federal Aviation Administration said the air traffic control tower was still closed for cleaning.
3 control tower technicians at Midway test positive for COVID-19
There is a ground stop at Midway Airport Tuesday after three workers at a control tower tested positive for COVID-19.
More coronavirus screeners added at O'Hare after long lines caused health concerns
More health screeners were on hand at O'Hare International Airport Sunday after massive lines and hours-long waits infuriated Illinois officials and put passengers at risk.
CDC recommends gatherings of 50 people or more be cancelled or postponed
The CDC is now recommending that groups of 50 or more don't get together and a government expert is saying a 14-day national shutdown may be needed.
Illinois Governor: Ordering all bars and restaurants to close as of Monday night through March 30
The governor of Illinois announced Sunday that all bars and restaurants to close as of Monday night through March 30. Drive thru, delivery and curbside pickup will be allowed.
Governor to feds: 'Get your s*** together' after massive lines at O'Hare customs screening
Thousands of people waited hours in line at O'Hare Airport customs on Saturday, apparently because of new coronavirus screening procedures, prompting the governor of Illinois to tweet, "the federal government needs to get its s@#t together. NOW."