American Airlines changes several policies in effort to prevent spread of new coronavirus

An American Airlines plane sits parked at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in Grapevine, Texas, Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Airlines in the U.S. are starting to idle planes due to the drop-off in service caused by the COVID-19 and coronavirus outbreak. (AP Photo/LM Otero) (Lm Otero, Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

MIAMI ā€“ American Airlines has recently changed a number of its policies in an effort to promote social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Their announced changes include a ā€œrelaxed seating policy, reduced food and beverage service and suspension of checked pets.ā€

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Food and beverage service is temporarily suspended for American Airlines flights under 2,200 miles, which are typically under 4 Ā½ hours.

Limited beverages will be available upon request, and streamlined food and beverage service will continue for flights over 2,200 miles.

ā€œBecause schedule changes increase the risk of leaving a pet stranded, all checked pet service will be suspended beginning March 25,ā€ American Airlines stated. ā€œCarry-on pets and emotional service animals are still allowed.ā€


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