Pressure is growing on the UK government to open transatlantic air corridors which would allow quarantine-free travel with the US and offer another ray of hope for international tourists. A number of airlines including British Airways, American Airlines and United Airlines are running pilot programs which will see passengers tested for COVID-19 both before and …

Travelers in Europe are set to experience more limited flight options this winter as easyJet suffers the first full-year financial loss in its history. The company reported unprecedented year-to-date losses of USD $1.7 Billion on November 17, with passenger numbers dropping by half compared to the previous year, at just 48.1 million. The COVID-19 pandemic …

Two of the largest tourism destinations in the Caribbean are now connected.  In a collaboration between Aeromar and Viajes Libero, non-stop flights are now operating between Cancun and 4 destinations in Cuba. It comes as no surprise as Cuba announced that they were fully reopening for tourism including the International Airport in Havana on November …

Hawaiian Airlines is now offering home COVID-19 test kits in exchange for points in a new promotion for its loyalty members. All incoming travelers are required under Hawaii’s COVID-19 entry requirements to present a negative test no older than 72 hours of boarding their final flight.  Testing for the coronavirus is now easier than ever …

New direct flights to Cancun from the U.S. and Canada have been announced as the city continues to dominate tourism in North America. It seems while most of the world’s tourism economy continues to struggle, Cancun continues to defy the odds. The tourism industry in the tropical destination continues to rebound to the point where …

Air Canada Vacations has once again expanded its flight offerings including new non-stop flights from Calgary to Cancun and Puerto Vallarta. The move comes as no surprise as the Canadian government announced reduced quarantines in lieu of COVID-19 testing starting on November 2nd at the Calgary International Airport.  Last month 17 additional non-stop flights were …

In this crazy covid world, some companies are taking initiatives to make things easier for travelers.  American Airlines is offering U.S. travelers at home pre-flight tests in order to travel to Belize, St, Lucia and Grenada. All three destinations require travelers to present a negative PCR COVID-19 test within 3-7 days of departure.  With the …

Ready to fly to Cancun and other popular destinations in style this winter? Air Canada is offering the rare chance to fly on its all business class planes that are usually reserved for professional sports teams and celebrities. Air Canada Jetz – CC Ken Fielding Air Canada’s Jetz planes that have been mostly grounded since …

WestJet is finally taking the side of its customers and has decided to refund cancelled flights to the original form of payment instead of travel credits. Canadian travelers have been extremely frustrated not only the hundreds of flights that have been cancelled due to Covid, but also losing their cold hard cash when the flight …

The travel world is abuzz this morning with news that Heathrow Airport has launched a 60-minute rapid Covid-19 testing program that is set to ‘reopen travel’, offering eager travellers the negative test proof they need to enter many countries. However, their new testing facility is an opportunity lost by performing a type of test that …

China has announced that Beijing will be reopening to international flights from 8 countries ending 5 months of lock-down in the Chinese capital. The Civil Aviation Administration of China said that it would reopen to the countries based on their low rate of COVID-19. Update: October 18th: A limited number of international flights are flying …

Reports are circulating about a potential ‘air bridge’ between New York and London, giving eager travelers a glimmer of hope in reuniting with relatives by Thanksgiving… but will it actually happen? And air bridge or travel corridor could allow for quarantine-free travel (or at least less restricted travel) between the two cities, providing a PCR …