Airports relaunch visitor programs
Some airports are resuming programs that allow non-passengers through security to dine, shop and watch aircraft. Airports in Seattle, Detroit… Read More »
Smartphones will house vaccination status via QR codes
Samsung Electronics has joined Apple and Google in developing QR codes that display whether or not users have received COVID-19… Read More »
New survey: Business travelers eager to restart trips
More than 95% of respondents to an SAP survey described themselves as “willing to travel for business over the next… Read More »
DHS extends travel limitations with Mexico, Canada
Non-essential travel between the US and Mexico as well as Canada continues to be restricted through Sept. 21. The Department… Read More »
American Airlines extends alcohol sales ban into 2022
American Airlines is extending its pandemic-prompted ban on sales of alcohol to main cabin passengers until at least Jan. 18,… Read More »
TSA to extend federal mask mandate to Jan. 2022
The Transportation Security Administration has extended its order that travelers on commercial aircraft and public transportation wear face coverings to… Read More »
Delta adds new service to Worcester, Mass.
Delta Air Lines plans to offer daily nonstop service between Worcester Regional Airport and New York City’s LaGuardia Airport starting… Read More »
TSA wants to know which K-9 is the cutest
The Transportation Security Administration is asking the public which one of four working dogs is the cutest in a contest… Read More »
JetBlue to make Canadian debut in Vancouver
JetBlue is making its Canadian debut at Vancouver International Airport, adding flights from New York in 2022, plus seasonal flights… Read More »
Using frequent flyer miles to aid refugees
The Afghan refugee crisis has prompted a flood of frequent flyer donations to Miles4Migrants, a nonprofit that has been helping… Read More »
GoZone WiFi, CommScope connect the great outdoors
Software vendor GoZone WiFi is partnering with networking provider CommScope to connect outdoor venues, offering several Wi-Fi subscription models for… Read More »
Eco-focused Norway hotel heralds travel’s future
Developers tout the Svart hotel under construction near one of Norway’s premier glaciers as a spearhead of sustainable travel as… Read More »
COVID-19 a factor in air passenger count drop in Aug.
The US air passenger count dipped from 2,004,220 per day in the first two weeks in July to 1,973,077 for… Read More »
Survey: Majority of travelers support vaccine passports
A survey from Upgraded Points found that 81.8% of Americans support vaccination passports and 54.9% support them for travel. “The… Read More »
Delta upgrades premium cabin menus
Delta Air Lines is upgrading its premium cabin menus, and passengers traveling from San Francisco to Boston and New York… Read More »
$17K per night buys regal treatment in this Fla. suite
What is it about the 16th-floor Royal Suite at Florida’s Four Seasons Resort Orlando that enables it to command $17,000… Read More »
Canada reopens border to fully vaccinated US travelers
Starting Aug. 9, fully vaccinated American travelers could enter Canada’s land borders for non-essential travel for the first time since… Read More »
Subtle ageism, sexism can creep into travel experiences
Ageism and sexism can put a damper on travel experiences, but they don’t have to, writes Louisa Rogers. When someone… Read More »
JPMorgan adds new rewards to Chase Sapphire
JPMorgan Chase added new travel-related rewards to its Chase Sapphire Reserve card in a bid to attract more wealthy consumers…. Read More »
7 countries added to CDC’s high-risk list
Seven destinations, including France, Israel and Iceland, have been added to the CDC’s high-risk list. The agency is urging Americans… Read More »
How business travel will shift in post-pandemic world
Business travel was undergoing a transformation long before COVID-19 came along, with technological advances, a desire to curb spending and… Read More »
JetBlue celebrates airline’s first transatlantic flight
JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes joined passengers aboard the airline’s first London Heathrow flight, which departed Wednesday. As Europe has reopened… Read More »
Bahamas requires COVID-19 test for everyone
All visitors to the Bahamas are now required to have a COVID-19 test regardless of vaccination status. The only exception… Read More »
EU may restrict entry of American travelers
The European Union will reportedly consider restricting entry for Americans due to increasing rates of COVID-19 infection and the failure… Read More »
Airlines adopt innovation as inflight food returns
Airlines are re-introducing inflight food and beverage service, and offerings vary widely between airlines and on flights of different lengths…. Read More »
Delta allows passengers to stand by for earlier flights
Delta Air Lines is allowing flyers to stand by for an earlier flight at no charge if it is full…. Read More »