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 …

Cruise Industry Dealt Blow With Breakout On Board Nearly Fully Vaccinated Ship Royal Caribbean were forced to make an unfortunate announcement today, as they reported 44 COVID cases on their ship Symphony of the Seas. The ship currently has its home port in Miami, Florida. According to the company, future schedules are not being affected …

Numbers Approaching Pre-Pandemic Levels Despite Emergence Of Omicron The United States can expect over 109 million people traveling around the country over the Christmas and New Year week, according to AAA. If their estimates are correct, 6 million passengers will be crowding the skies, while the bulk of the other 106 million will rose tripping …

As the Omicron variant continues to spread across the globe, so do travel restrictions. Today, Israel announced that they are banning travel to the U.S., Canada, and eight other countries over concerns of the variant. Israel Adds U.S. To No-Fly List Today, Israel announced that they will be added the United States to its “no-fly” …

The Northeast Alliance of the aviation giants American Airlines and JetBlue Airlines has grown once more, with a host of new routes and increased frequencies for existing routes planned for the new year. The burgeoning partnership between the two airlines has gone from strength to strength in recent weeks – despite the threat of an …

Brazil is a tropical paradise for its 6.5 million yearly visitors and well known for having the longest beach in the world. From its exciting culture, idyllic beach vacations and exotic jungle explorations, the country has something for every traveler. Here are the latest COVID-19 entry requirements for travelers and everything you need to know …

New Tax Will Impact Hotels, AirBnBs, and Vacation Rentals On The Island Honolulu has officially begun implementing a new tax on tourism properties in the county. Hotels, AirBnb’s, and vacation rentals will all be subject to an additional 3% tax.  After a reshuffle this year, the state allowed its individual counties to define their own …

Starting Tuesday, December 21, all arrivals back to Canada from short-term trips will again be required to show proof of a negative PCR test result taken from the previous 72 hours. Once the rule is restored next week, it means all Canadian permanent residents and citizens returning by land from the United States after a …

Several countries in the EU have moved to ban travelers from the UK from visiting over the festive period due to the country’s high level of Covid-19 cases and fears of the Omicron variant. The bans across the continent differ in levels of severity, from a complete ban of travelers from the UK to restricting …

Southwest is ramping up even more flights just in time for summer. Travelers can now book flights with the airline until September, and some new and resumed routes are on the itinerary. The U.S. low-cost airline released its updated summer schedule on Thursday, which allows travelers to book flights on Southwest through September 5. Among …

The leading biometrics company CLEAR and popular transportation app Uber has formed a partnership that looks to make getting to the airport on time for a flight a stress free experience for travelers in the US. With travel being a stressful experience at the best of times – let alone during a global pandemic where …