Summary: <br> We're deep in the throes of learning what requirements will exist for passengers to prove they're healthy and resume travel. This week's episode has a very unlikely candidate for one such test.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> On a more serious note, some of this week's topics include:<br> <br> <br> <br> * Should United (or other airlines) <a href="https://twitter.com/tas246/status/1257910648094232576" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">grant lifetime status credit for award trips</a>* Did Mahan Air break a bunch of rules and <a href="https://twitter.com/ajcgyoung/status/1259667167211073536" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cause increased COVID spread in Iran</a>* <a href="https://paxex.aero/2020/05/avianca-bankruptcy-lifemiles/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Avianca filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection</a> because somehow it is a US company running a Colombian airline* <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/ceciliarodriguez/2020/05/10/future-air-travel-four-hour-process-self-check-in-disinfection-immunity-passes/?fbclid=IwAR3OeNXO78Knan8AzlpbtwqfGbIszkWo4WJ5YfwqhBy0sugcPZq7a6yJfT4#364b9e651370" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Will the new normal for travel</a> require getting to the airport 4 hours early?* <a href="https://track.flexlinkspro.com/a.ashx?foid=1044692.1082435&foc=2&fot=1002&fos=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Emirates</a> is <a href="https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/coronavirus-emirates-premium-economy-launch-delayed" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">delaying the rollout of its Premium Economy product</a>* United (and other US carriers) got <a href="https://twitter.com/crankyflier/status/1260255143661993984" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">smacked by the DOT on changing its refund policy</a><br> <br> <br> <br> And, as always, plenty more. Enjoy!<br>
