Author: Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY

United has furloughed 13,000 employees in hopes of further reducing losses. But CEO Scott Kirby expects it to be the first major airline to recover.

The study by United Airlines and others found that HEPA filters and high air turnover reduces the rate of COVID-19 infection by 99.7%.

AAA and Travelocity, in separate surveys, found travelers are wary of the coronavirus but some may still make fall or holiday trips.

It’s a cruel irony. Airfares have never been lower between many cities, but many will be too afraid of traveling amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

OK, so you’re willing to stare down the coronavirus and travel to Hawaii, but know the restrictions and rules on the islands before you go.

CEO Gary Kelly said Southwest Airlines can navigate the industry’s pandemic-related crisis with a path that preserves jobs.

The travel industry had been warning of massive layoffs if Congress failed to act. “The clock is ticking,” one top official said.