US airlines have devised safety mechanisms to prevent the spread of coronavirus amongst passengers using their flights. [Courtesy, Standard]CHICAGO (Reuters) - As some Americans prepare to travel for the July 4 holiday weekend, and airlines slowly ramp up service, the U.S. government has not changed rules for air travel during the pandemic, leaving airlines to implement their own measures. “These do a major job.”Delta Air Lines (DAL.N) and Southwest Airlines (LUV.N) are blocking middle seats through at least September. American Airlines (AAL.O) and United Airlines (UAL.O) are not. “This is also limited because people can just tell you falsehoods.” Limiting food and drink services Airlines have mostly suspended in-flight services on domestic flights.

Source: Standard Digital July 02, 2020 13:41 UTC