Major U.S. airlines have called on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to postpone a proposed rule that would introduce extensive new health screenings for travelers, warning the changes could disrupt flights and burden passengers nationwide. The industry argues the regulations, if implemented as planned, would create significant logistical challenges at airports and potentially delay departures. Concerns center on the rule’s broad impact on millions of travelers, raising questions about feasibility and public compliance. The CDC has not yet responded to the airlines’ request for a delay.
Airlines urge CDC to delay sweeping new screening regulation affecting millions of Americans.
