covid-19
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Iceland Opens Borders, $5,700 for Cup of Coffee, Cash App Vulnerable to Hackers, Expedia Devaluation & Covid-Free Trains.
Iceland opening borders, woman charged $5,700 for cup of coffee, Cash App vulnerable to hackers, Expedia points can no longer be used for flights, and Italy unveils ‘covid-free’ trains.
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Delta to Launch Quarantine-Free Flights from JFK to Milan and Rome in April
Delta has announced new quarantine-free flights from JFK airport in New York, to Milan in Italy. These flights to Malpensa airport will start on April 2, 2021, a day after it launches to Rome Fiumicino.
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White House Considers Relaxing International Travel Restrictions in Mid-May
The White House is looking to relax restrictions on travel across the borders with Mexico and Canada and inbound international travel from the U.K., Europe and Brazil.
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Air Travel Reaches Highest Passenger Screenings in Almost a Year
On Friday, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said its agents screened more than 1.3 million passengers at airport security checkpoints across the nation.
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Congress Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package
Million of American could soon receive their third stimulus checks after the Senate Saturday passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. The tight vote (50-49) came after a long debate that lasted beyond 24 hours.
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Court Case About Credit Card Rewards, New App for Quarantine-Free Travel, Point Rewards Debit Card and More
Analysis of a recent ruling made by the US Tax Court could have some interesting effects on the taxability of credit card rewards, quarantine-free travel may be one step closer with new travel industry app, Point Rewards Debit Card, Qantas pushes back restart of international flights, and Fed glitch that shut down ACH and wire…
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Baha Mar Offers Free Stay or Private Jets to Guests Who Test Positive for Covid-19
The resort destination is offering courtesy private jet service back to the United States or a complimentary 14-day stay for guests who test positive for COVID-19 prior to departure from the resort.
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Tourists in Barbados Must Wear Tracking Bracelets During Quarantine
The Caribbean island launched new travel protocols, which require visitors to get a negative coronavirus PCR test within three days before they arrive and another negative PCR test five days after they arrive.
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Two Cruise Lines Now Require Covid Vaccination for Guests
American Queen Steamboat Company and Victory Cruise Lines both issued guidance that states a vaccination is required for all sailings beginning July 1, 2021. Both cruise lines are part of the Hornblower Group.
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Only 750K People per Day Are Flying in 2021, A 62% Decline from 2020
The new year has been slow for air travel, after spikes in the number of passengers during the holidays. So far this year has averaged 754,134 passengers per day. The same period in 2020 averaged 2,002,721 passengers per day and 2019 was slightly lower at 1,909,770.
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Maui Now Requires Visitors to Download Covid Exposure Notification App
Visitors to the Hawaiian island of Maui will now be required to download a mobile app to ensure they are notified if they come into contact with someone with COVID-19. Â
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CDC Issues Order Mandating Masks on Public Transportation
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an order late Friday that mandates the use of masks on airplanes, trains, buses and other public transportation as the U.S. seeks to contain the spread of COVID-19.
