coronavirus
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American Airlines Offers Vouchers For Seat Fee Refunds
American Airlines has updated its seat fee refund policy. The airline will now let you request a voucher for the value of a non refundable seat if you cancel your trip. The new policy applies to all flights booked by June 30th for travel through September 30th, 2020.
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Passport Processing Resumes, 12 Centers Open Up in Phase 1
The State Department has resumed processing U.S. passports as some of its passport agencies and centers around the country have opened up in Phase 1, our of three phases of full reopening. The agency estimates a backlog of 1.7 million pending applications.
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US-Canada Border to Remain Closed Until Late July
The two countries introduced month-long restrictions in March and renewed the ban in April and May. The ban is currently set to expire on June 21. It is now expected to be extended once again, until July 21.Â
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Pandemic Fears Now Less Likely to Affect Americans’ Travel Plans
47% of American travelers say the coronavirus pandemic will greatly impact their travel plans in the next six months, down from a peak of 67% on April 1 and the lowest level since mid-March.
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Hawaii to Reopen in JulyÂ
Close to 10 million visitors fly to the Hawaiian islands annually, and they provide $16 billion to local business. Tourism makes up 23% of the state’s economy, and it has been heavily impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Spain to Reopen Borders on July 1st
Spain has decided to reopen its borders to foreign tourists. Spain’s Tourism Minister Reyes Maroto said on Monday that foreign tourists could be allowed to book vacations in Spain starting in July 1st.
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Air Canada Now Lets You Switch Tickets for Miles or Vouchers with No Expiration
While cash refunds will probably still be hard to get when the airline cancels flights, there are now two options, non-expiring vouchers and miles with a bonus, when passengers cancel voluntarily.
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Air Travel is Picking Up, Friday Was Another High in Recent Months
With lock-down orders and travel restrictions around the country, air travel plunged 96% in recent months. On March 1st around 2.3 million people people passed through TSA checkpoints, including workers and crew members. Then on April 14th that number was down 87,534 people.
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US Issues Brazil Travel Ban Over COVID-19 Fears
The United States is suspending travel from Brazil as the coronavirus pandemic worsens in Latin America’s largest nation and economy. President Donald Trump issued a proclamation on Sunday banning ‘all aliens’ who have been in Brazil within 14 days before entering the U.S..
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Visit Japan and the Government Will Cover Half of Your Expenses
Japan has seen an incredible drop in the number of tourists entering the country. In April for example, only 2,900 tourists visited Japan. That is 99% less than the 2,926,685 people who visited the country last year in the same month.
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Roundup: 15 Million Took Advantage of Hardship Programs, Hyatt Place Best Brand, Amazon Prime Day Delayed and More
Millions of people who took advantage of financial hardship programs, Hyatt Place the best brand, CDC says coronavirus ‘does not spread easily’ on surfaces or objects, Uber Eats launches ‘Family Style Meals’ and Amazon Prime Day pushed to September.
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Roundup: Delta 60% Full, Drop in Emissions, DoorDash Trick, New Covid-19 Research, Chuck E. Cheese is Now Pasqually’s, Pier 1 Closes Stores
Delta will add flights to keep planes at 60% full // Biggest emissions fall since second world war // Pizzeria owner made money buying his own pizzas from DoorDash // Covid Patients Testing Positive After Recovery Aren’t Infectious // Chuck E. Cheese sells pizza under a different name //Pier 1 closing stores
