Why isn’t vaccination proof required for domestic flights?
To go into restaurants, visit gyms, go on a cruise or see the new “Spider-Man” movie in theaters, you need… Read More »
Japan narrows definition of ‘close contacts’ with infected persons on flights
The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry has narrowed its definition of people who were in close contact with infected persons… Read More »
U.S. and China holding talks on new new aircraft-cleaning requirements
Talks are underway between the U.S. and China on possible changes to apparent new aircraft-cleaning requirements that prompted a Delta… Read More »
American and Southwest said no more masks on flights, but doctors disagree
Still thinking of flying? Make sure you have all the information you need and then make your choice. Or are… Read More »
Fauci says U.S. should consider vaccine mandate for domestic air travel
The federal government should consider requiring Covid-19 vaccines for domestic flights, the nation’s top infectious disease expert said Monday Dec…. Read More »
Dr. Fauci Thinks Vaccine Mandate for Air Travel Could Work
Removing the mandate on wearing face masks on airplanes? It’s out of the question says Dr. Anthony Fauci. In fact,… Read More »
Chinese gov’t halts all flights to Xi’an over COVID spike
The Chinese government has imposed a strict lockdown on the city of Xi’an due to a spike in the number… Read More »
Omicron hits airline crews and sparks hundreds of holiday flight cancellations
Airlines have canceled more than 2,000 flights since Christmas Eve as the rapid spread of the omicron variant of Covid-19… Read More »
Biden administration to lift travel restrictions on 8 African nations
The Biden administration will lift the travel restrictions it had imposed on eight African nations to curb the spread of… Read More »
U.S. airlines cancel more than 800 U.S. flights as Covid hits crews
U.S. airlines canceled more than 800 flights over Christmas weekend after the rapidly spreading omicron variant of Covid infected flight… Read More »
Analyst says global air travel recovery will remain weak in near term due to omicron uncertainties
International air travel will likely remain sluggish in the near term as uncertainties over the omicron Covid variant linger, according… Read More »
U.S. airline industry steps up push for CDC to cut quarantine time for breakthrough Covid cases, warning of labor shortages
The U.S. airline industry steps up to push for CDC to cut recommended quarantine time for individuals with breakthrough cases… Read More »
Omicron impact immediate and substantial for Europe’s airports
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE, has released preliminary data on the impact of the Omicron variant on European passenger… Read More »
Travelers scramble for Covid tests ahead of holiday rush
Travelers are scrambling for Covid tests ahead of holiday trips, facing long lines and longer waits for results. Lines… Read More »
10% of passengers on a flight from Miami to Israel tested positive for COVID-19
On Dec 20, 17 cases were detected on the plane, according to both the Israeli news site Haaretz and The… Read More »
Experts have valuable advice if you are rethinking your travel plans
Flights are booked. Bags are packed. To cancel Christmas travel plans seems unfathomable at this point. But for many, so… Read More »
Delta Air Lines CEO asks CDC to cut quarantine guidelines for breakthrough Covid
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian on Tuesday asked the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to halve its recommended… Read More »
Southwest CEO tests positive for Covid days after unmasked Senate hearing with other airline chiefs
Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly tested positive for Covid-19 after a Senate hearing with other airline chiefs earlier this week,… Read More »
CDC Distributing Free COVID Tests at Several Major US Airports
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced it has started distributing free COVID-19 home test kits… Read More »
Four charts show what the travel industry looks like 2 years into the pandemic
After a year of heavy losses, the travel industry is finally showing some signs of bouncing back — even as… Read More »
Malaysia Airports Sees Strong Momentum On Traffic Recovery And Expects To Benefit Further With Implementation Of More Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTL)
29th November update: Sepang – Malaysia Airports announced its financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2021 (9M21),… Read More »
KL International Airport Enhances Airport Readiness To Welcome Vaccinated Travel Lane
29th November update: SEPANG – KL International Airport (KLIA) is ensuring that it is ready to welcome passengers travelling under… Read More »