Major American airlines have stepped up their cleaning procedures in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, and some are modifying in-flight service to prevent the new coronavirus from spreading.

When will the COVID vaccine be ready? Chicago-based United Airlines has started shipping the first batches of the coronavirus shot, a source says.

Starting today, passengers traveling from Newark to London will be the first to take part in United Airlines' free COVID-19 testing pilot program.

On Tuesday, global airlines called on governments to replace restrictive quarantine measures with COVID-19 tests prior to all international flights.

United Airlines said they want to give travelers as much of a "touchless" experience as they can for flights to alleviate COVID-19 concerns.

In efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19, United Airlines said it will require new US-based employees to be vaccinated against the virus.

United Airlines has plans for a 20 percent reduction in international flights and 10 percent reduction in domestic flights this month due to the coronavirus and impact on passenger demand.

Hundreds of Southwest Airlines employees have tested positive for COVID-19, the airline said Tuesday.

As economies around the world continue to absorb the shock of the coronavirus pandemic, the global airline industry has been one of the hardest hit.