Gov. Jay Inslee announced this week that Washington is setting new requirements for commercial airports and recommendations for airlines.

This is a statewide approach to the COVID-19 pandemic to help protect the health and safety of workers, passengers and crew in the aviation sector.

"The steps we're taking will help protect those who need to fly," Inslee said. "This guidance isn't just about SeaTac - these requirements apply to airports across the state - Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities and Everett too."

In addition to the new baseline guidance from the state, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airline...