KPRC 2 Investigates: Bush Airport construction traffic mess and 4 things airlines are doing to help
If youโve traveled out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport recently, or had to pick someone up - you know youโll have to deal with major construction closures both in and outside of the airport. Our KPRC 2 team is looking at whatโs being done at the airport to help travelers get to where they are going on time.
Airline industry pushes US to standardize health papers
Airlines hope such a document would allow countries to relax travel restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the virus. More than two dozen airline and business groups including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce wrote to the White House about the matter on Monday, March 8, 2021. However, the groups said that vaccination should not be a requirement for domestic or international travel. The groups include the main U.S. and international airline trade organizations, airline labor unions and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The White House did not immediately comment.
Around the globe, virus cancels spring travel for millions
Amid fears of new variants of the virus, new restrictions on movement have hit just as people start to look ahead to what is usually a busy time of year for travel. Amid fears of new variants of the virus, new restrictions on movement have hit just as people start to look ahead to what is usually a busy time of year for travel. For millions of migrant workers, it usually is the only chance to visit their hometowns during the year. Travel into the European Union is severely restricted, with entry bans and quarantine requirements for returning citizens. For air travel, โthe short-term outlook has definitely darkened,โ said Brian Pearce, chief economist for the International Air Transport Association.
Delta Air Lines will continue blocking middle seats during holiday travel
HOUSTON โ Delta Airlines announced that it will continue to block the middle seats on its flights during the holidays to help limit the number of customers per flight amid the coronavirus pandemic. The airline will block the selection of middle seats in Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin via the Fly Delta app or online through at least Jan. 6, 2021. โWe believe that taking care of our customers and employees and restoring confidence in the safety of air travel is more important right now than filling up every seat on a plane. Delta is also ensuring its flights are not filled to capacity by limiting the number of customers on board, book adjacent seats in First Class and block one aisle of seats on flights without middle seats. According to the airline, on routes where our planes begin to fill, it will continue to look for opportunities to upsize to a larger aircraft type or add more flights.
George Floyds body arrives in Houston ahead of public viewing and funeral
The body of George Floyd, who died in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25, arrived in Houston Sunday ahead of a scheduled public viewing Monday and a funeral service Tuesday. George Floyd and his family are safely in Houston," Acevedo said in the Tweet. There will be a public viewing in Houston on Monday, June 8 followed by a private funeral service on Tuesday, June 9 at 11 a.m. Both the public viewing and private funeral will be held at The Fountain of Praise church, located at 13950 Hillcroft Ave in Houston. Click here for more information about the public viewing and funeral.
United joins other major US airlines in requiring passengers to wear face masks
During a three-hour layover at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Vince Warburton noticed a crowd gathering in the gate area before his American Airlines flight to Los Angeles. This week, JetBlue became the first U.S. airline to announce it will require passengers to wear face coverings during flights, starting next week. Until now, those airlines said they were encouraging passengers to wear masks, and several required their own flight attendants to wear them. Mike Ritchie said just about everybody on his American Airlines flight home from Orlando, Florida, wore a mask. โI don't accept that forever more people are going to stay six feet apart and wear masks for the rest of our lives," Kelly said.