Thailand adopts $9 visitor’s tax
Starting in April, foreign tourists will have to pay a $9 fee, which will be charged to airline tickets, when… Read More »
Moliving mini-hotels ease impact of easy living
Modular, movable lodging units that impart a luxury feel with minimal financial and environmental damage are entrepreneur Jordan Bem’s answer… Read More »
Alaska Airlines changes elite upgrade process
Alaska Airlines is making changes to its upgrade process. The new policy emphasizes fare class in determining priority and changes… Read More »
Southwest’s route expansion attracts business travelers
Southwest Airlines’ decision to add 18 new routes during the pandemic, mostly to small cities that are tourist destinations, is… Read More »
Delta to implement nonbinary policy by year’s end
Delta Air Lines says it plans to begin treating nonbinary travelers equally in the fourth quarter, although the company had… Read More »
TSA reports lowest air passenger count since April
The Transportation Security Administration screened about 1.1 million people at airport checkpoints on Jan. 11, the lowest daily number since… Read More »
Residential ship is for the hard-core traveler
Cruising is going to a new level with Storylines residential ship with one-to-four-bedroom apartments available fully furnished for sale or… Read More »
China blocks incoming flights due to positive tests
China is canceling dozens of incoming flights after some air passengers from the US tested positive for COVID-19 in December…. Read More »
How to stay focused on business while on the road
Even amid the disruptions and distractions that go along with business travel, it’s still possible to remain productive if you… Read More »
Cuba requires vaccinations, masks, insurance
Cuba is tightening its health requirements for international travelers to include mandatory vaccinations and a negative RT-PCR test. Those who… Read More »
United plans new business class seat for Airbus jets
United Airlines will install a newly designed business class seat on Airbus A321XLR jets that will begin coming online in… Read More »
Americans still barred from entering Israel
Israel is loosening its travel restrictions to allow some fully vaccinated foreign travelers into the country even as Omicron surges…. Read More »
COVID-19 continues to disrupt business travel
Demand for business travel is likely to take a serious hit from the highly contagious Omicron coronavirus variant, with corporate… Read More »
Why Africa is a top destination to visit
Industry insiders say Africa is a must-visit destination because it offers options for a variety of travelers. It’s perfect for… Read More »
First winery airline takes off at New Zealand’s Invivo
Invivo beverage company has announced Invivo Air flights within its home country of New Zealand, set to begin early next… Read More »
Spain added to CDC high-risk travel list
Spain, the world’s second most-visited country, and Finland are among the nation’s now ranked by the CDC with the highest… Read More »
Designers look to change in-flight experiences
Airplane cabin design continues to make changes to revolutionize in-flight experiences. Designers are creating “double-decker” concepts to groups of seats… Read More »
Delta Air Lines building new terminal at JFK
After much delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Delta Air Lines broke ground on a new terminal at John F…. Read More »
JetBlue adds new elite frequent flyer tier
JetBlue is adding a new elite tier to its Mosaic loyalty program for the most frequent flyers. Mosaic+ members will… Read More »
Sweden’s prince designs new suite for Icehotel
Sweden’s seasonal Icehotel, located above the Arctic circle, has opened its newest luxury suite, Midsummer Night’s Dream, designed by Prince… Read More »
Passport renewals to go digital
President Joe Biden has issued an executive order directing the State Department to make passport renewals available online, though no… Read More »
Airlines expand flights to Havana
US air service to Cuba is resuming as the island nation reopens to tourists, including the unvaccinated who must have… Read More »
Texas, Mexico consider bullet train link
Mexico and the Texas Department of Transportation are separately studying the feasibility of a bullet train linking Monterrey, Mexico, to… Read More »
Survey finds Omicron affecting travel plans
A new survey from MMGY Global finds that the Omicron variant is affecting people’s decision to travel, with about 45%… Read More »
France, Tanzania, 5 others on CDC’s high-risk list
The CDC has added seven nations, including France and Portugal, to its list of high risk travel destinations. The other… Read More »
NY added to Breeze’s new schedule
The New York area has been added to Breeze’s itinerary, starting in February. The new discount carrier will fly into… Read More »