Daily News Brief – July 23, 2020
Southwest Airlines to Block Middle Seats Through at least October amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Southwest Airlines to Block Middle Seats Through at least October amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Southwest Airlines plans to continue its equivalent of blocking middle seats through at least October. The airline, the only major carrier that does not assign seats, said it will limit the number of seats for sale on each flight in the name of social distancing. It had previously said it planned to block seats through Sept. 30. Continue Reading >>
COVID-19 Updates
More Helpful Articles/Links
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- CDC Dashboard – Updated frequently with new guidance documents and details
- COVID-19 Travel Recommendations by Country (CDC)
- CDC Coronavirus Information
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
More Resources
- Reopening the Economy Under COVID-19 – Governing.com
- State Data and Policy Actions to Address Coronavirus – Kaiser Family Foundation
- Coronavirus Rumor Control – FEMA.gov
- Global Travel Restrictions, Flight Operations and Screening (Updated Daily) – International SOS
- GBTA Asks Congress to Pass Responsible Measures to Support Industry
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Professional Development
Global Travel Professional® (GTP) Certification Application Deadline is August 2
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