New island resort opens in Dubai
The Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort will open Dec. 18 in Dubai, UAE. The resort, owned by Seven Tides, is… Read More »
Air Canada launches US frequent flyer credit card
Air Canada and Chase have launched the long-awaited US credit card linked to the Aeroplan frequent flyer program. It comes… Read More »
D.C.-area Silver Line project marks milestone
Crews building the Washington, D.C. region’s multibillion-dollar Silver Line rail project have completed construction of a rail yard at Dulles… Read More »
Canada expands testing requirements for incoming travel
The Canadian government will allow only citizens to fly in from several nations in southern Africa being hit with a… Read More »
CDC steps up airport surveillance for Omicron variant
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said the agency is enhancing surveillance at four of the country’s busiest international airports amid rising… Read More »
Suites could be coming to first class airplane travel
First-class seats in the future might be more luxurious and expensive than today’s. With new aircraft coming online, more space… Read More »
New variant spurs restrictions on travel from South Africa
Discovery of a new COVID-19 variant in southern Africa has spurred multiple countries to restrict travel from the region, including… Read More »
Sky is limit for Dubai hotel’s 50th-floor infinity pool
Guests at the Palm Tower in Dubai can take in the cityscape in refreshing splendor by plunging into the world’s… Read More »
The double edge of facial recognition
Facial recognition technology is being adopted by more airports and airlines like Delta and JetBlue to streamline security and check-in…. Read More »
Delta plans codesharing partnership with Italy’s ITA
Delta Air Lines and ITA have filed for governmental permission to establish a codesharing partnership for Delta’s domestic flights and… Read More »
Vaccinated travelers more interested in precautions
A survey by Airports Council International (ACI) found that respondents are increasingly willing to travel by air, but people who… Read More »
Urban air mobility may soon replace taxis, rideshares
Within a few years, the most efficient way to get to the airport may not be a taxi or rideshare… Read More »
Hong Kong, Singapore a study in contrasts
Singapore and Hong Kong are a study in contrasts when it comes to the coronavirus and travel. Singapore has lifted… Read More »
FAA proposes $161K in fines for 8 alcohol-related incidents
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed $161,823 in fines against eight airline passengers for incidents involving drunkenness and consuming alcohol… Read More »
TSA reports post-pandemic high as holiday travel starts
The Transportation Security Administration screened the largest number of passengers in one day on Nov. 19 since the start of… Read More »
Rental car shortage continues
The car rental industry is still plagued with supply issues, which will affect holiday travel. Travelers are advised to book… Read More »
Officials in North Fla. see promise in Amtrak revival
Amtrak’s rail service between Orlando, Fla., and New Orleans has been out of service since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, but… Read More »
Swiss hotel features spa, cigar lounge
The Woodward hotel in Geneva, Switzerland, part of the Oetker Collection, features Le Spa Guerlain, with amenities including saunas, a… Read More »
Iceland, Czech Republic added to CDC high-risk list
Iceland, Czech Republic, Hungary and Guernsey have been put on the CDC’s high-risk travel list, joining more than 70 other… Read More »
American CEO: Business travel will “coexist” with Zoom
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker predicted that business travel will “coexist” with alternatives such as Zoom meetings, as “people will… Read More »
Report: Business travel comeback expected in 2024
A rebound in business travel is on the horizon, but global spending will probably not match pre-pandemic figures until 2024,… Read More »
United resumes sales of hard liquor on select flights
United Airlines on Monday resumed sales of hard liquor miniature bottles on select flights. The airline was one of several… Read More »
Cuba reopens but major hurdles remain
Cuba has reopened to travelers, but major restrictions are still in place for US citizens and are not expected to… Read More »
Thanksgiving air travel may surpass pre-pandemic levels
Bookings for air travel during the Thanksgiving holiday week are on track to surpass pre-pandemic levels, according to Adobe Digital… Read More »
TSA Cares offers option for people with disabilities
Despite sensitivity training, people with disabilities say Transportation Security Administration employees often embarrass and make demands that put them at… Read More »
Luxembourg, Netherlands deemed very high-risk destinations
The CDC added two countries, Luxembourg and Netherlands, to its list of “very high” risk travel destinations this week as… Read More »