LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The number of new COVID-19 cases and the number of people flying in the U.S. are no longer inversely proportional. New COVID-19 cases are near record levels and more Americans are flying each month. 

“We’re definitely seeing an increase in air travel here locally in Louisville. We are very pleased with that. People are wanting to travel or are interested in traveling," Natalie Chaudoin a spokesperson for the Muhammad Ali International Airport said. Chaudoin says flying amid the pandemic is safer than it’s ever been. “Obviously masks and face coverings are required. The airlines are doing a really good job," Chaudoin said.

The CDC now requires international travelers to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before entering the U.S. 

Chaudoin said, “They will have to show that before they physically arrive in the U.S. through their airline."

Ashley Isenberg and her clan from Sellersburg, Indiana are destined for Disney. 

“We are super excited. They know what to do, what not to do and I feel like they are beyond ready.” 

Isenberg says the family is following all of the CDC regulations and said she planned this trip carefully.

“If we didn’t feel like it was comfortable for us of course we would never put our family in any position that we wouldn’t be comfortable but reading everything we feel beyond comfortable and we’re ready," Isenberg said.