U.S. carriers JetBlue Airways Corp and United Airlines Holdings Inc announced fresh safety measures on Wednesday aimed at restoring confidence in travel as several executives pointed to signs domestic demand is improving. U.S. states are starting to reopen and airlines expect an increase in domestic travel over the extended holiday weekend for Memorial Day on May 25. While data shows only a small fraction of recent flights were more than 70% full, there may soon be full or near-full planes, said Airlines for America, a trade group representing major U.S. airlines. The group launched a public awareness campaign called “Fly Healthy. Fly Smart” to reassure travelers on the industry’s safety measures after a number of social media photos depicted packed flights. Major airlines have mandated face coverings for travelers and are taking a layered approach to safety. JetBlue will continue blocking seats on its aircraft through at […]