Delta Air Lines expanding service to Alaska this summer
Delta Air Lines is expanding its summer schedule to Alaska, adding several new routes and increasing frequency or aircraft size… Read More »
TSA screens 1.3M people, highest since March 2020
The Transportation Security Administration screened about 1.36 million people at security checkpoints March 12, the highest number since March 15,… Read More »
Yucatan resort up next for Hilton-Playa partnership
Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Playa Hotels & Resorts will open their second all-inclusive property in Playa del Carmen, Mexico,… Read More »
COVID-19 travel insurance becoming a necessity
COVID-19 insurance policies are becoming a standard part of travel and is mandatory in some countries. Coverage usually includes testing,… Read More »
IATA says Travel Pass can eliminate virus test fraud
The International Air Transport Association is touting its Travel Pass as a way to establish reliable proof of negative coronavirus… Read More »
United CEO still betting on business, international travel
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby contends that business travel will bounce back and the human desire for face-to-face connection will… Read More »
Thailand lowers quarantine period for travelers
Thailand is loosening restrictions on foreign travelers next month, reducing from 14 to seven the number of quarantine days for… Read More »
Delta Air Lines adding in-flight contactless payment
Starting March 16, Delta Air Lines will offer passengers contactless payment for in-flight purchases. The service will start with earbuds… Read More »
Vaccines pave way for return of business travel
The distribution of coronavirus vaccines worldwide should help speed up a rebound in global business and leisure travel, industries hard… Read More »
Travel is becoming more vegan friendly
The increasing popularity of veganism is creating an opportunity for travel advisors to help vegan travelers find hotels and restaurants…. Read More »
Ease the travel experience with these apps
Whether you are trying to navigate around an unfamiliar city or airport, figure out the appropriate tip or organize your… Read More »
US air travel to Pacific Mexico is booming
Air traffic from the US to the airport serving Puerto Vallarta and the surrounding area on Mexico’s Pacific coast is… Read More »
EU reviewing airlines’ handling of cancellations
Passenger rights is one of the issues under review by the European Commission, which is looking to how air carriers… Read More »
Southwest plans service to 3 new cities
Southwest Airlines is launching three more cities to its route map: Bellingham, Wash.; Eugene, Ore.; and Myrtle Beach, S.C. The… Read More »
Frequent fliers ready to take off
Many frequent fliers are looking forward to returning to traveling after being grounded due to the pandemic. “The rhythm is… Read More »
2027: A space odyssey planned for orbiting hotel
A “space hotel” constructed in low Earth orbit and featuring 400 guestrooms and an array of amenities could open for… Read More »
Pet-friendly destinations for post-pandemic travelers
Pet-friendly travel accommodations are in high demand as pet ownership increases and more people begin to plan post-pandemic vacations, so… Read More »
Delta adds Utah, Minneapolis routes
Delta Air Lines is bringing back two routes from Salt Lake City, and is also resuming service between Lincoln, Neb.,… Read More »
Australia’s travel ban now goes into June
International travel to Australia is banned until June 17, the government has announced. Australians who want to leave the country… Read More »
How the pandemic changed travel insurance
Before the pandemic, travel insurance was seen as “an extra,” but last year it became an essential as travelers of… Read More »
Lag in business travel may become permanent
The effect of the pandemic on the business travel industry has been 10 times more serious than both the Sept…. Read More »
EU considers digital travel pass for summer
The European Commission is considering a “digital green pass” that will standardize information about a traveler’s coronavirus tests and vaccinations…. Read More »
Freebies, cost cuts beckon in new Hyatt campaign
A new promotion by Hyatt Hotels affords guests a choice between a free one-night stay with four paid nights or… Read More »
New Grecian hotel, Kalesma, features private terraces
Kalesma in Mykonos, Greece, opened in April with 25 suites and two villas with private terraces and pools that extend… Read More »
Alaska Airlines’ promotion gives free flights to Calif. residents
California residents who enroll in Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan by tomorrow can earn a free interstate flight, minus fees and… Read More »
American frequent flyers can swap miles for COVID-19 tests
American Airlines frequent flyers can now redeem points for at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are offered through a partnership with… Read More »