U.S. ends international travel ban, opening the door to vaccinated tourists
The United States on Monday ended a pandemic travel ban that was in place for more than a year and… Read More »
U.S. judge rules that United’s employee vaccine mandate can continue
A federal judge in Texas on Monday ruled that United Airlines’ employee vaccine policy can proceed. The Chicago-based airline has… Read More »
White House Pushes Vaccine Mandate to January
The Biden Administration has pushed back the mandated deadline for federal contractors – including virtually all major domestic airlines –… Read More »
Rwanda Implements New COVID-19 Rules for International Travelers
The East African Republic of Rwanda has just announced that it’s reopening to fully vaccinated international travelers, effective immediately. Regardless… Read More »
Air Canada is now offering portable COVID self-test kits for travelers
Mandatory COVID-19 testing requirements to enter many countries are causing international travelers a great deal of expense and hassle. In… Read More »
CDC Reports Number of COVID-19 Cases on US Cruise Ships From Past Four Months
A total of 1,359 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported on cruise ships sailing from the United States between June 26… Read More »
Jamaica Receives Lower COVID-19 Risk Designation
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and State Department have both lowered their COVID-19 risk designations for… Read More »
Costa Rica Updates COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
Costa Rica continues to be among the most stress-free international destinations this fall as it remains open with no COVID-19… Read More »
Israel Reopens To COVID Vaccinated, Recovered International Travelers
Today, the Israeli Tourism Ministry announced that fully vaccinated or recovered foreign nationals, including U.S. tourists, can resume travel to… Read More »
Federal contractors get broad flexibility to enforce Covid vaccine rules
Federal contractors will have broad leeway to enforce President Joe Biden’s Covid-19 vaccine mandate, according to new guidance the White… Read More »
How well did your city respond to Covid? A new ranking has answers
Some countries have managed the global pandemic better than others. The same can be said for cities. But understanding how… Read More »
Ryanair vows 5-day refund turnaround after COVID criticism
Ryanair (RYA.I) on Thursday vowed to repay customers within five days for cancelled flights in a renewed customer service push… Read More »
Honolulu Mayor Announces Plans to Lift COVID-Related Restrictions
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced Wednesday that officials would lift many of the coronavirus-related restrictions on outdoor and indoor events,… Read More »
Pakistan CAA warns airlines over Covid SOPs
The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has dispatched warning letters to PIA – Pakistan International Airlines, AirBlue, Syrianair, AirSial, Vision… Read More »
Air Calédonie flights suspended over COVID health pass
Air Calédonie (TY, Nouméa Magenta) has suspended all commercial scheduled flights until November 7, 2021, as ordered by a government… Read More »
Lessons learned from COVID-19 could improve the U.S. aviation industry’s handling of future pandemics
The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the U.S. aviation industry. Passenger traffic in April 2020 was 96% lower… Read More »
Countries Requiring American Travelers Be COVID-19 Vaccinated for Entry
Places Where Vaccination Is Your Entry Pass Every COVID-19 vaccinated individual has his or her own set of reasons for… Read More »
COVID forces Aeronexus to sell/lease-back its only 767-300
South African charter company Aeronexus Corporate (ARN, London Stansted) has been forced to sell and lease back its single 96-seater… Read More »
St. Kitts and Nevis To Offer Departure COVID-19 Testing
St. Kitts and Nevis Ministry of Health officials will offer coronavirus Antigen testing to departing travelers whose countries require exit… Read More »
Out-of-practice “rusty” airline pilots flying in the post-Covid world are error-prone
Back in the cockpit after time off recovering from Covid-19, an airline pilot forgot to start his plane’s second engine… Read More »
Recombinant protein antigen for COVID-19 vaccine will be producing close to Lodz
MABION ANNOUNCES COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING AGREEMENT FOR NOVAVAX COVID-19 VACCINE October 8, 2021, in Konstantynów Łódzki (6km long way from LCJ),… Read More »
Boeing will require its 125,000 U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19
Boeing Co (BA.N) said on Tuesday it will require its 125,000 U.S. employees to be vaccinated by Dec. 8 under… Read More »