Passengers flying through, to or from Canada will now be required to wear a non-medical face mask or some type of face covering while traveling by plane, according to an announcement by Transportation Minister Marc Garneau.  Travelers must prove that they have some type of covering for their mouth and nose or they will not be …

cross the US, the number of people traveling by plane has dropped significantly as the coronavirus pandemic has forced millions to stay indoors — and the mayor of Los Angeles says 95% of air travel has stopped in his city. Mayor Eric Garcetti said it’s the biggest drop in flights in Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) …

San Diego’s Comic-Con has been canceled, the latest major cultural event to fall victim to concerns raised by Covid-19. The convention — which regularly draws more than 125,000 attendees, turning San Diego into the center of the pop-culture universe for four days each July — posted the announcement on its website. For the first time in …

Royal Caribbean has extended the suspension of its global cruise ship operations through June 11, 2020, amid the worldwide outbreak of the novel coronavirus. The large cruise company announced the news in a Thursday statement, citing the ongoing COVID-19 crisis for its decision. “Given global public health circumstances, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has decided to extend the suspension of sailings of our global …

Getting fresh groceries, household items, food and supplies can be a little challenging these days. Especially if you are under self-isolation and you cannot make it to the store yourself.  If you’ve just returned to Canada from travelling abroad, the government is asking you to self-isolate for at least 14 days. However, you may be …

United States President Donald Trump signalled Wednesday that he’s prepared to support easing travel restrictions along the Canada-U.S. border sooner rather than later — although the feeling may not be mutual, given the extent of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States. Canada is “doing well” in its efforts to control the spread of the virus, Trump said during …

People apparently still want to cruise. The cruise industry, like most other travel industries, has been significantly impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. Aside from major cruise lines suspending all cruises during the pandemic, multiple outbreaks have been linked to their ships, leaving some temporarily unable to dock and disembark passengers. Important update regarding all North America sailings through June …

After a massive crackdown of Africans in Guangzhou saw people evicted from their apartments and hotel rooms even after they’ve tested negative for Covid-19 or completed 14-day isolation periods, many continue to be caught in a state of limbo. They are forced to wander the streets with their personal belongings, sleeping where they can find …

Air passengers who have been offered a voucher for future travel during the COVID-19 pandemic may have another option for getting their money back. Airlines have cancelled thousands of flights as the spread of the virus devastates the travel industry. Most travellers who had flights and vacation packages booked before the pandemic have been denied …

Carnival Cruise Line extended the suspension of all cruising through June 26, 2020, but it’s even longer for certain ships, due to the continuing Covid-19 pandemic. The move affects the following sailings: – All ships sailings through and including June 26, 2020; – All San Francisco sailings through 2020; – All Carnival Sunrise sailings through and including …

An airport in Japan is setting up cardboard beds in its baggage-claim area for passengers who have flown in and need to be quarantined while being tested for COVID-19. Narita Airport reportedly created the makeshift lodging quarters in case nearby accommodations being used to house people waiting for results were full. Test results can come back between six hours and …

Flight crews are still testing positive for coronavirus despite the worldwide slowdown in air travel. One hundred American Airlines flight attendants had tested positive for COVID-19 as of Saturday, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants, which represents that airline’s 27,000 cabin crew employees, the group’s spokesman, Paul Hartshorn Jr. told USA Today. In a statement, Julie …