A4A carriers will pledge to refund tickets to certain pax if TSA conducts temperature screenings

Airlines for America (A4A) announced (25-Jun-2020) its member carriers will voluntarily commit to refund tickets for any passenger with an elevated temperature, as defined by the CDC guidelines, provided the screening process is conducted by federal authorities prior to travel. A4A supports the responsibility of the US TSA to conduct temperature screenings of passengers and frontline employees as long as is necessary during the COVID-19 pandemic, so as to ensure standardised procedures and consistency. [more - original PR]