New Coronavirus Variant Halts Flights to UK
The Netherlands, Belgium and Austria on Sunday banned flights from the U.K., and Italy and Germany are considering limiting such flights as well.
JetBlue/AA Partnership, 13 Most Haunted Hotels, Delta Bans Over Masks, Refunds for Poor Subway Service & Covid-19 Vaccine
American Airlines and JetBlue launching a “strategic partnership” in Boston and the New York City area, 13 haunted hotels that you can visit for Halloween, Delta has added 460 people to no-fly list for refusing to comply with mask requirement, refunds possible for poor NYC subway service and some good news for Covid-19 vaccine when it becomes available, it will be covered by Medicaid and Medicare.
Traveling Again, Marriott Posts Huge Loss, Lying on Credit Card Application and More
Some of the coronavirus impact might be permanent, lying on a credit card application, traveling again, Marriott posts huge loss, Amazon looks to turn malls into giant fulfillment centers and Google turning Android Phones into seismometers.
Global ‘Do Not Travel’ Advisory for Americans Has Been Lifted
The U.S. State Department on Thursday lifted its advisory warning US citizens against traveling abroad. The ‘Level 4: Do Not Travel’ advisory, which is the most severe travel advisory, was put in place back on March 19th.
FDA Adds More Products to List of Dangerous Hand Sanitizers
FDA is warning consumers and health care providers that the agency has seen a sharp increase in hand sanitizer products that are labeled to contain ethanol but that have tested positive for methanol contamination.
Brazil Reopens, Giving Green Light to All International Flights
Brazil announced this week that it is reopening international air travel to foreign tourists. Travel had been banned since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The country’s coronavirus outbreak ranks as the world’s second worst in total numbers.
Emirates Wants You to Fly, Will Cover COVID-19 Treatment and Even Funeral Expenses
Emirates want to give customers peace of mind when it comes to flying during the COVID-19 pandemic. The airline is offering to cover medical expenses, quarantine costs and will even cover up to $1,750 for your funeral.
NY/NJ/CT Add 4 States to Quarantine Requirement List, Delaware Removed
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have added four new states to the the tri-state COVID-19 travel advisory list as more areas across the United States continue to see rising numbers of coronavirus cases. The advisory requires a 14-day quarantine upon arrival for travelers from certain states that are hardest by COVID-19.
Expensive Option to Get Around Travel Restrictions, Buying a Passport
Due to travel restrictions, the United States passport has dropped to 19th place in the World Passport Index, just before Malaysia and behind countries like Albania, Bosnia or Moldova.
Hawaii Expected to Delay Reopening for Travel from Mainland
A recent increase of COVID-19 cases on the mainland, and in Hawaii, was a major part of the conversation between Hawaii Governor David Ige and the four county mayors who are expected to delay changing the current rules.
Roundup: AA Shutdown DoT Complaint Withdrawn, JetBlue LAX Expansion, Covid-19 on Delta Flight, Flight Attendant Dies While Working, CSR Recon
Ms Borges withdrawing AA complaint after the airline’s response, JetBlue LAX expansion, 3 people test positive for Covid-19 after taking Delta flight, American Airlines flight attendant, 61, dies suddenly while working and Chase Sapphire Reserve reconsideration approval.
Travel Industry Rebounds in Recent Weeks, But Still Way Off Last Year’s Pace
The coronavirus outbreak has impacted all aspects of our lives in recent months. The travel industry has been one of the hardest hit, since people have been social distancing but also many travel restrictions have been put in place.
Qatar Airways Now Requires Economy Passengers to Wear Face Mask & Shield
It is offered along with a complimentary protective kit, which includes a single-use surgical face mask that should also be worn, disposable gloves, and hand sanitizer.
England Opens Borders for 59 Countries, US Visitors Excluded
England has opened borders for travelers from 59 countries by lifting quarantine requirements. But visitors from the United States will still be subject to restrictions, the UK government announced this week.
Bahamas Reopens Today for Most International Visitors
The Bahamas border is open once again for international travelers. Beginning on Wednesday, July 1, international visitors are allowed to travel to The Bahamas, with the exception of visitors from China, Iran, Italy and France.
Alaska Airlines Will Give Yellow Cards to Passengers Who Don’t Wear Masks
Starting in July, the airline will give non-compliant passengers a yellow card, a soccer reference that is a warning before the final red card that throws you out of the game.
Atlantic City Reopens, But No Smoking, Drinking or Eating
When Atlantic City’s nine casinos reopen after more than three months. it will be a very different experience from earlier in the year.
New York Adds 8 More States to List of Mandatory 14-Day Quarantine
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that eight additional states meet the metrics to qualify for the travel advisory requiring individuals who have traveled to New York from those states, all of which have significant community spread, to quarantine for 14 days.