The spread of COVID-19 and the economic and trade disruption the pandemic has caused is prompting port managers to examine new ways to improve risk management and digital processes, according to the latest global ports survey conducted by Remy InfoSource.
Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization representing the leading U.S. airlines, announced that its member carriers are voluntarily implementing temporary health acknowledgment policies and procedures for passenger travel as an additional level of protection during the pandemic.
Los Angeles International Airport announced the launch of its Terminal Wellness Project that deploys thermal camera technology that can help identify travelers with an elevated body temperature.
NY Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the opening of the new Terminal B Arrivals and Departures Hall at LaGuardia Airport that includes new security and safety initiatives.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the Security Risk Intelligence Portal (SRIP) — an incident reporting tool to help airlines mitigate and manage security risks.
United Airlines announced that, along with other Airlines for America (A4A) members, it will strengthen mandatory mask policies to further mitigate against the spread of COVID-19 and help continue to keep passengers and crew safe.
The Civil Aviation Department of Cambodia now requires all foreign visitors to pay a deposit of $3,000 upon arrival in the country, to be used for the costs of testing, quarantining and any medical expenses that may arise from the coronavirus pandemic.
The Federal government announced nearly 100 million cloth facial coverings will be sent to the aviation, transit and passenger rail transportation sectors for passenger use.
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is shifting its 2020 Port Security Seminar and Expo from a traditional 2½-day in-person event held in a conference facility, to a virtual event called AAPA Anywhere.
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