Airlines for America (A4A) has commented on new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on practices considered safe for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In response, a spokesperson for A4A – which represents major carriers American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and JetBlue – said the trade group will continue communicating with the CDC as the situation evolves, and described the new guidance as encouraging for the larger industry. "U.S. airlines have implemented multiple layers of measures aimed at preventing virus transmission onboard the aircraft, including strict face covering requirements, enhanced disinfection protocols and hospital-grade ventilation systems," the rep said. "In addition to implementing multiple layers of measures to mitigate the risk of transmission onboard, A4A member airlines proactively implemented pre-departure health-acknowledgement forms to encourage passengers to evaluate their own health prior to travel." In February, the powerful travel trade group announced its support for a voluntary, international contact tracing program for those entering the U.S. as another proactive step to make the high skies a safer place.

Source: Fox News March 08, 2021 19:30 UTC