Tesla electric cars available to rent at Hertz

Beginning next month, Hertz customers will be able to rent a Tesla Model 3 electric car in major US markets… Read More »
Survey: Long lines a top concern for travelers

Travelers are most worried about long lines and overcrowding (39%) and changing travel restrictions (36%), a new survey from TripIt… Read More »
Passenger fees to rise at Heathrow

Heathrow Airport, the UK’s busiest airport, can raise passenger fees between $33.76 and $47.41, the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority has… Read More »
Australia begins reopening Nov. 1

Sydney will reopen to fully vaccinated travelers starting Nov. 1 with priority given to returning citizens and permanent residents. The… Read More »
United offers bonus miles for hunger-relief donations

To mark World Food Day on Oct. 16, United Airlines frequent flyers who hold the MileagePlus Visa card will get… Read More »
Major Midwest passenger rail expansion proposed

Chicago would be a major passenger rail hub, and smaller hubs could be created in other cities under a 40-year… Read More »
Air Canada expands international service to India

Beginning October 31, Air Canada will fly between Montreal to New Delhi, expanding access to India with Eastern Canada. “These… Read More »
Airlines offer more direct routes as demand returns

Destination Analysts finds that almost 70% of Americans want to travel in the near future, and airlines have responded by… Read More »
Delta starts “no fly” list with 1,600 names

Delta Air Lines is compiling a “no fly” list that already has 1,600 names of passengers who are banned because… Read More »
JetBlue launches 2nd transatlantic UK route to London

This week, JetBlue launched service between Boston and London’s Gatwick airport, the carrier’s second transatlantic route. The airline began its… Read More »
Will business travel reach pre-pandemic levels?

Business travel has yet to recover from the pandemic, and it remains to be seen whether it completely rebounds. Tech… Read More »
Aruba resort has carbon offset concierge

Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort in Aruba has added a carbon offset concierge that can help visitors ensure a carbon-neutral… Read More »
American, JetBlue travelers benefit from new alliance

The “Northeast Alliance” between American Airlines and JetBlue is giving AAdvantage and TrueBlue Mosaic members access to priority services at… Read More »
LaGuardia Airport rail link put on back burner

A proposal to build a $2 billion rail link to take passengers to LaGuardia Airport has been put on hold… Read More »
Canada, Mexico crossings to reopen in November

The US will reopen its borders with Mexico and Canada in early November for fully vaccinated travelers. Canada began admitting… Read More »
Airport lounges are coming back

Airport lounges are coming back, and can be accessed in a variety of ways: credit card perks, annual memberships, a… Read More »
Canada sets vaccinate mandate for most travelers

Travelers ages 12 and up entering Canada by plane, ship or train must be fully vaccinated starting Oct. 30, the… Read More »
UAE’s Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai to open soon

Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai on Deira Islands in the United Arab Emirates is scheduled to open Oct. 14. The… Read More »
Some would pay extra for vaccinated flights, hotels

More than two-thirds of Americans are planning to travel this winter and 40% said they would be willing to pay… Read More »
Spa treatments part of Banyan Tree’s well-being initiative

Thailand’s Banyan Tree Samui and Banyan Tree Krabi resorts have designated “Wellbeing Sanctuary” sections that promote healthful activities. The program… Read More »
Price reduced for online renewal of TSA PreCheck

The Transportation Security Administration has lowered the cost to renew enrollment online in the TSA PreCheck membership program from $85… Read More »
Facial recognition will soon take off in travel

Facial recognition is coming to the travel sector as contactless identification grows in popularity. CEO Rob Watts of Corsight, a… Read More »