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Explainer: How U.S. airlines are trying to stop Covid-19 infections on flights

Grounded planes belonging to American Airlines. US airlines have devised safety mechanisms to prevent the spread of coronavirus amongst passengers using their flights. [Courtesy, Standard]

CHICAGO (Reuters) - As some Americans prepare to travel for the July 4 holiday weekend, and airlines slowly ramp up service, the U.S. government has not changed rules for air travel during the pandemic, leaving airlines to implement their own measures.

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