Travelers will need a booster shot to use Europe’s COVID-19 Health Pass 9 months after their second vaccination dose. On Tuesday, the European Union declared that COVID-19 vaccine certificates would only be valid for 9 months without a booster shot. As a result, travelers who were fully vaccinated in early 2021 would need a booster …

Masks On Flights Are Here To Stay  The public health measure of wearing face masks on flights will be around for the foreseeable future, the U.S. Chief Medical Advisor said.  During an interview on ABC’s This Week show, Dr. Anthony Fauci was asked whether there would be a point when travelers wouldn’t be required to …

As the Omicron outbreak grips the world, many nations are closing their borders and adding entry restrictions on U.S. travelers. Europe has become complicated for U.S. tourists this winter due to ever-changing entry requirements since Omicron emerged.  However, below are eight popular destinations that haven’t changed their entry requirements for U.S tourists in the previous …

Airport security lines can be every traveler’s worst nightmare. Security checkpoints are almost as busy as pre-pandemic levels in the U.S. With holiday travel around the corner and more people fully vaccinated, more people are taking to the skies. However, this year a number of U.S. airports have started programs that allow travelers to reserve …

New Budget Airliner Starts Operations In The U.S. Play—Iceland’s new low-cost airline—announced today it will begin offering connected flights between the United States and Europe.  After the closure of Wow airlines in 2019, Play will tread a similar path and offer similar cheap fares between North America and Europe.  Play started their service earlier this …

Travelers To Skip Screening During Transit at Some U.S Airports Under a new bill, some international travelers will be able to bypass security during layovers at U.S airports under a pilot program that’s advancing in congress. The senate commerce, science, and transportation committee will consider the proposal on Wednesday as lawmakers look to boost tourism …

The CDC has updated its travel advice and added 3 nations to its highest risk category including Italy. Typically, the CDC places nations on the level 4 high-risk category if they’ve had 500 cases per 100,000 residents in the past 28 days. Last week, the CDC moved France, Portugal, and five other nations to its …

As the world starts to restrict travel, many nations near the United States are remaining open for tourism. These countries also have low COVID-19 restrictions and relaxed entry requirements. If you’re looking to escape the cold winters in North America, the following destinations are ideal for you. 1. Cancun Let’s start with Cancun, one of …

The U.S Depart of State has updated its Mexico travel advisory and has decided to keep Mexico at Level Three: Reconsider Travel. In recent weeks, many popular destinations for U.S travelers have changed to Level Four: Do Not Travel.  Mexico has been a popular travel destination for American tourists throughout the pandemic because restrictions have …

New York City will introduce vaccine passports for children aged 5 to 11 in a blow to international tourists without vaccinated children. Restaurants and cinemas will ask children to show they’re vaccinated from 14 December according to Mayor de Blasio. In the United States, children aged five to eleven have been eligible for COVID-19 vaccines …

Following the emergence of the Omicron variant, England has implemented a vaccine passport for various indoor venues and large venues from next Wednesday. England has also tightened COVID-19 restrictions.  Speaking at a press conference at Downing Street, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said, “We will make the NHS Covid pass mandatory for entry into nightclubs …

The CDC has announced its weekly travel advisory update, and they’ve added various nations to the level 4 ‘high risk’ category.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said to avoid travel to Portugal, France, Cyprus, Andorra, and Liechtenstein. The CDC has listed these nations as level 4 ‘high risk’. The CDC also added Jordan …