Poll finds majority support for hotel vaccine rules
Support for vaccine mandates for hotel guests among Americans rose from 44% in April to 53% in August according to… Read More »
TSA doubles fines for mask refusal
The Transportation Security Administration is doubling fines for air passengers who refuse to wear face coverings on airplanes and in… Read More »
American Airlines offers live sports inflight
American Airlines is offering live sports and sports networks through its inflight entertainment network on domestic narrowbody aircraft to commemorate… Read More »
Southwest offers companion pass for free flight
Southwest Airlines frequent flyers can get free travel for a companion in January and February. To qualify, Rapid Rewards members… Read More »
High-end retail discounts part of Lufthansa loyalty program
For its new loyalty program, Lufthansa is partnering with luxury retailers to offer high-end goods at a discount. The Dezerved… Read More »
Airlines say COVID-19 resurgence has hit travel demand
American, Southwest, United, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines are all noting a downturn in bookings that they attribute to the resurgence… Read More »
US airports aim to ease the stress of travel
Airport managers and designers are trying to bring a new measure of calm and fun to airports to relieve some… Read More »
CDC warns unvaccinated against Labor Day travel
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky urged unvaccinated people in the US to avoid traveling during the upcoming Labor Day weekend as… Read More »
Napa Valley’s new Four Seasons Resort opens in November
Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley in Calistoga, Calif., will be the region’s first and only resort within a working winery… Read More »
Mexican resort caters to canines
Dogs are not only welcomed at Live Aqua Urban Resort San Miguel de Allende, they are pampered. Canine guests receive… Read More »
IATA advocates global adoption of EU vaccine certification
The International Air Transport Association is urging the adoption of the European Union’s Digital COVID Certificate as a worldwide standard… Read More »
TSA reports declining air travel volume
The Transportation Security Administration reported its lowest passenger screening counts since May on Aug. 24 and 25 after setting records… Read More »
Six more countries added to CDC’s high-risk list
Six more countries, including Bahamas, Lebanon and Morocco have been added to the CDC’s Level 4 high-risk travel list. Ten… Read More »
Air Canada adds route to Calif. Airport
Air Canada plans to debut a new route in October between Vancouver and John Wayne Airport in Orange County, Calif…. Read More »
Tomorrow’s hotel today, coming to Florida
The Lake Nona Wave Hotel in Orlando, Fla., set to open this fall, is being touted as a harbinger of… Read More »
Malta and Gozo resorts offer full range of luxury
Malta and Gozo offer five-star hotels with a range of luxury from family-friendly accommodations to elegant townhouses. The resorts draw… Read More »
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 »