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Buttigieg says feds should force airlines to hire more workers amid travel delays

The federal government could take action against U.S. airlines on behalf of customers, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Saturday. Many Americans have endured delays, cancelations, and other travel complications during the coronavirus pandemic, and in recent months, after many pandemic-related travel restrictions were lifted. Following Buttigieg’s own flight being canceled, forcing him to drive from […]

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Judge rules against mandate; Uber, Amtrak, airlines dropping mask requirements for customers and employees

Companies have lifted COVID-19-related restrictions following a federal judge’s decision to strike down the national mask mandate. Airlines and airports eagerly dropped the mask restrictions on Monday after the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced it wouldn’t enforce the January 2021 order that applied to airplanes, airports, taxis and other mass transit. The Centers for Disease […]