American Airlines Jet in Flight
American Airlines defended its decision in a comment to Fox News, stating the airline has “multiple layers of protection in place for those who fly with us, including required face coverings, enhanced cleaning procedures, and a pre-flight COVID-19 symptom checklist. (iStock)
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The airline announced it would be ending its middle seat booking ban beginning July 1, allowing its flights to be booked to 100 percent capacity after more than two months of only booking to 85 percent in an effort to encourage social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.
Ten states were added on Tuesday bringing the total to 31 states.Â
The service begins June 5.
