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Is it Safe to Fly for Thanksgiving During COVID-19?

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The coronavirus has halted many activities and events in 2020. Although many have made their peace with not fulfilling certain plans, celebrating the holidays with loved ones may be tougher to give up for others. As we dive into the holiday season, many people are wondering, “is it safe to fly for Thanksgiving during COVID-19?” […]

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Is the COVID-19 Risk on Airplanes Really That Low?

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In an attempt to increase flying during the pandemic, airlines are promoting various studies that imply the risk of contracting COVID-19 on an airplane is low. Many healthcare professionals are supporting the idea that risk is low, sharing that the air filtration in airplanes reduces the risk of infection. Our airline dispatcher school in Fort […]

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How Coronavirus Has Affected Airlines

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More and more airlines are forced to shut down as the effects of the coronavirus on the aviation industry take its toll. Air travel has indeed been among the hardest hit due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Millions and millions of people are on lockdown and there are travel bans left and right. The COVID-19 […]

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