Airlines, cellphone carriers scuffle over looming 5G rollout
Big cellphone carriers have agreed to delay the launch of 5G service around airports, but they're not happy about it and they're signaling this will be the last delay.
Big cellphone carriers have agreed to delay the launch of 5G service around airports, but they're not happy about it and they're signaling this will be the last delay.
Airlines, cellphone carriers scuffle over looming 5G rollout
Cellphone carriers have voiced frustration over the inability to deploy their 5G technology at airports due to concerns from the FAA and prominent US airlines.
Cellphone carriers have voiced frustration over the inability to deploy their 5G technology at airports due to concerns from the FAA and prominent US airlines.
Airlines sound alarm over looming 5G rollout
Major airlines are warning that the planned rollout of 5G technology Wednesday could cause "catastrophic disruptions" in air travel.
Major airlines are warning that the planned rollout of 5G technology Wednesday could cause "catastrophic disruptions" in air travel.
Verizon, AT&T put brakes on 5G over airline concerns
Major airlines are warning that the planned rollout of 5G technology Wednesday could cause "catastrophic disruptions" in air travel.
Major airlines are warning that the planned rollout of 5G technology Wednesday could cause "catastrophic disruptions" in air travel.
Airlines issue warning over 5G rollout
The airline industry is raising the stakes in a showdown with AT&T and Verizon over plans to launch new 5G wireless service this week, warning that thousands of flights could be grounded or delayed if the rollout takes place near major airports.
The airline industry is raising the stakes in a showdown with AT&T and Verizon over plans to launch new 5G wireless service this week, warning that thousands of flights could be grounded or delayed if the rollout takes place near major airports.
Delta: 8,000 employees contracted COVID-19 over past 4 weeks
Delta said nearly 11% of its workers have contracted COVID-19 over the past four weeks. It expects to suffer one more quarterly loss before travel picks up in spring and summer.
Delta said nearly 11% of its workers have contracted COVID-19 over the past four weeks. It expects to suffer one more quarterly loss before travel picks up in spring and summer.
Thousands of United workers sick with COVID, flights canceled
That increase in cases has meant a decrease in flights.
That increase in cases has meant a decrease in flights.
United flights canceled as 3,000 employees out sick with COVID-19
That increase in cases has meant a decrease in flights.
That increase in cases has meant a decrease in flights.
3,000 United workers out sick with COVID-19
The head of United announced Tuesday that about 3,000 employees are currently positive for COVID-19.
The head of United announced Tuesday that about 3,000 employees are currently positive for COVID-19.
Every state and territory now listed on Chicago's COVID-19 Travel Advisory
Chicago health officials added Montana and Guam to the city's COVID-19 Travel Advisory on Wednesday, meaning every state and U.S. territory are now on the list.
Chicago health officials added Montana and Guam to the city's COVID-19 Travel Advisory on Wednesday, meaning every state and U.S. territory are now on the list.
Thousands of flights canceled, delayed Monday amid winter storm, pandemic
More than 2,600 U.S. flights and more than 4,100 worldwide were canceled as of midday Monday, according to tracking service FlightAware.
More than 2,600 U.S. flights and more than 4,100 worldwide were canceled as of midday Monday, according to tracking service FlightAware.
COVID-19 surge still delaying holiday travel in Chicago, across US
Amid the COVID surge, airlines have a challenge to get travelers back home after the holiday weekend.
Amid the COVID surge, airlines have a challenge to get travelers back home after the holiday weekend.
Hundreds of flights delayed amid surge in Omicron variant
Amid the COVID surge, airlines have a challenge to get travelers back home after the holiday weekend.
Amid the COVID surge, airlines have a challenge to get travelers back home after the holiday weekend.
Fauci says US should consider vaccine mandate for domestic air travel
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday that the U.S. should consider a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for domestic air travel. The U.S. currently mandates that most foreign nationals traveling to the U.S. be fully vaccinated.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday that the U.S. should consider a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for domestic air travel. The U.S. currently mandates that most foreign nationals traveling to the U.S. be fully vaccinated.
COVID-19 creates Christmas travel chaos in Chicago
COVID-19 creates Christmas travel chaos in Chicago
COVID-19 creates Christmas travel chaos in Chicago
Flight cancellations, surging COVID-19 cases mark a somber Christmas Day
The second COVID-19 Christmas is marked by surging infections in many countries, overwhelmed hospitals, canceled flights and curbed religious observances.
The second COVID-19 Christmas is marked by surging infections in many countries, overwhelmed hospitals, canceled flights and curbed religious observances.
US will lift travel ban on southern African countries on Dec. 31
The Nov. 29 ban barred nearly all non-U.S. citizens who had recently been in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi.
The Nov. 29 ban barred nearly all non-U.S. citizens who had recently been in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi.
Delta, United cancel dozens of Christmas Eve flights amid omicron surge
Delta, United and Lufthansa have reported canceling dozens of flights over Christmas amid staff shortages tied to omicron.
Delta, United and Lufthansa have reported canceling dozens of flights over Christmas amid staff shortages tied to omicron.
Busiest holiday travel day sparks long lines at Chicago airports
Thursday, December 23 is the busiest travel day for people flying to holiday destinations.
Thursday, December 23 is the busiest travel day for people flying to holiday destinations.
Millions of holiday travelers expected to pass through Chicago airports
After a lull in holiday travel last year, Americans are packing their bags this Christmas and New Year.
After a lull in holiday travel last year, Americans are packing their bags this Christmas and New Year.