Here s a look at a few of the big changes that could improve your future flights. Change fees are history.
Four of the biggest U.S. carriers have scrapped annoying change fees on many tickets, giving fliers the flexibility they once found only with Southwest Airlines, which never charged extra if your travel dates moved. Alaska, American, Delta, and United all say the charges which sometimes amounted to hundreds of dollars are gone for the foreseeable future. Illustration representing new travel protocols being put in place by airlines for travelers
Image zoom Long-haul carriers are keeping it clean.
Qatar Airways has mandated masks and face shields for passengers and crew. Turkish Airlines similarly requires masks, and each of its flights has a designated Hygiene Expert: a crew member responsible for disinfecting bathrooms and ensuring passengers and attendants are compliant with personal protective equipm