After capping the number of people on flights since April, American Airlines announced Friday that its planes will likely be full in a few days. “As more people continue to travel, customers may notice that flights are booked to capacity starting July 1,” the airline said in a news release. As the number of travelers has increased, airlines have introduced more safety measures including requiring passengers to wear face coverings. Delta is still blocking middle seats and has committed to capping seating at 50 or 60 percent, depending on the part of the plane — at least through Sept. 30. Southwest Airlines is blocking about a third of the seats on its planes from being booked, which it says allows for middle seats to stay open.

Source: Washington Post June 26, 2020 20:03 UTC