Southwest, which carries more domestic passengers than any U.S. airline, is trying to boost bookings during the pandemic. But there’s fine print.
Author: Dawn Gilbertson, USA TODAY
Another pandemic record: TSA screened 1.3 million travelers Sunday as holiday travelers headed home
The TSA screened more than 1 million daily travelers on 11 days during the holiday travel rush despite CDC advice to stay home during the pandemic.
Travelers continue to ignore CDC advice: TSA screened pandemic record 1.19 million travelers Wednesday
The travel rush occurred despite CDC advice not to travel this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Planning a trip to Las Vegas? Make sure your favorite hotel is open.
The Mirage casino resort on the Las Vegas Strip plans to close all midweek operations into February. And it’s not the only one temporarily closing.
United passenger on flight from Orlando to Los Angeles died of respiratory failure, COVID-19: Coroner
The 69-year-old man was traveling from Orlando to Los Angeles when he became ill. The plane diverted to New Orleans, where he died.
Holiday rush begins: More than 2 million travelers have passed through TSA checkpoints
The TSA has screened more than 2 million holiday travelers this weekend. The surge comes despite CDC recommendations to stay home amid the pandemic.
A United passenger who fell ill on a flight from Orlando and died had COVID-19 symptoms: airline officials
United officials confirmed a passenger, who it said died at the hospital, had COVID-19 symptoms but did not confirm he was COVID-19 positive.
Masks are a must. Middle seats will likely be full. 9 things to know if you haven’t been on a plane this year
The traditional holiday travel season kicks off this weekend, but COVID travel will be anything but traditional at airports and on planes.
JetBlue joins the new-flights frenzy, adding four cities, including Miami, Key West, Cabo
The New York-based airline is adding 24 new routes in 2021, the latest airline to move planes where travelers are vacationing during the pandemic.
Southwest grows again: Airline adding two more cities, giving it a dozen new destinations
With the new California flights, due to begin in spring 2021, Southwest Airlines has announced 12 new destinations this year.