Don’t expect green light for US-UK travel yet
The Biden administration is resisting pressure from the travel industry to reopen travel with the UK, deferring to a decision… Read More »
Delta to offer beer brewed for in-flight drinking
Starting Memorial Day weekend, Delta Air Lines will offer a new craft beer on domestic routes that is specifically brewed… Read More »
JetBlue unveils new premium cabin menu
JetBlue has unveiled new menus for the premium cabin on transatlantic and transcontinental flights. Mint passengers can choose among small… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Receives CDC Approval To Conduct Test Cruises
Royal Caribbean International is the first cruise line to receive approval from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention to operate… Read More »
Holland America’s Eurodam Extends 2021 Med Cruise Season
After four cruises to Greece in summer 2021, Holland America Line’s Eurodam will assume the previously scheduled cruises of Westerdam in… Read More »
Crystal’s Luxury Expedition Ship Nears Completion
Crystal Expedition Cruises said its new luxury expedition yacht successfully completed its second and final sea trial on May 23, marking… Read More »
Alaskans Thrilled With New Law That Helps Cruising Resume
Alaska officials are understandably thrilled that President Biden signed legislation on May 24 that greatly helps cruising resume this summer in the… Read More »
Riviera River Cruises To Restart in Portugal on July 2
Riviera River Cruises plans to restart European river cruises on July 2 on Portugal’s Douro River. The eight-day “Douro, Porto and… Read More »
Crew Members Disembark After Testing Positive for COVID-19
Royal Caribbean International’s Odyssey of the Seas disembarked five crew members who tested positive for COVID-19, although all were asymptomatic…. Read More »
Royal Caribbean CEO Says US Cruises Might Resume Next Month
Royal Caribbean Group Chairman and CEO Richard Fain released an uplifting video message for travel advisors, saying large-ship cruises could… Read More »
Viasat’s In-Flight connectivity system to power over 550 Delta aircraft
Viasat’s In-Flight Connectivity System Set to Power a Premium, Connected Customer Experience on Over 550 Delta Aircraft Viasat Inc. announced Delta… Read More »
Belarus flight diversion could threaten international security
Aviation officials say the interception of Ryanair aircraft could threaten security, upset airline years, government trust. The authorities there arrested… Read More »
U.S. issues Japan travel warning weeks before Olympics
The US has issued a travel warning for Japan over the country’s Covid-19 surge, amid heightened scrutiny just weeks before… Read More »
US, Canada and Mexico borders to remain closed until June 21
The borders between the US, Canada and Mexico will remain closed to nonessential travel at least until June 21. They… Read More »
Alaska Tourism Restoration Act awaits Biden’s signature
The Alaska Tourism Restoration Act, which would allow foreign-flagged cruise ships to sail to and around Alaska from the US… Read More »
Disneyland Paris sets reopening, hotel debut
Disneyland Paris, including its Newport Bay Club Hotel, will reopen June 17 after the pandemic brought on two lockdowns that… Read More »
Could the ISS be the first space hotel?
The International Space Station could add commercial uses to its functionality, including lodging accommodations for “private astronauts” willing to pay… Read More »
American Airlines expands Spain schedule
With Spain opening to vaccinated tourists June 7, American Airlines is expanding its scheduled flights to Madrid and Barcelona. Brian… Read More »
American starts premium airport service for families
American Airlines is offering a new service aimed at reducing travel stress for families. “Five Star Essentials,” which starts at… Read More »
2,500 unruly U.S. airline passengers reported in 2021
Airlines have filed about 2,500 unruly-passenger reports with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration this year, including 1,900 reports of passengers… Read More »
COVID testing of air travellers – could be the last straw
‘A new brush sweeps clean’, as the saying goes, and it hasn’t taken forthright airline personality Willie Walsh long to… Read More »
Delta Air Lines Adds New High Elevation IPA Beer to Menu
Delta Air Lines and SweetWater Brewing Company announced a new style of craft beer available on domestic routes in the United… Read More »
United Airlines Giving Away Free Flights for a Year
United Airlines announced it would give away a free year of flights to one lucky loyalty program member who receives… Read More »
Hyatt Releases New Global ‘Explor-cation’ Experiences
Hyatt announced that select hotels around the globe are now offering over 40 unique ‘Explor-cation’ experiences, which are designed to… Read More »
President Biden Signs Law To Restart Cruising in Alaska
As expected, President Joe Biden signed legislation that sets the stage for large ships to cruise this summer to Alaska. The bill… Read More »
Viking Adds Third Ship to Summer Mediterranean Program From Malta
Viking will add a third ship to sail roundtrip voyages from the Maltese capital city of Valletta, a cultural UNESCO World… Read More »