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- Unruly Passengers Could Now Lose TSA PreCheck Privilegesby Lora PopeUnruly airplane passengers continue to be a problem in the U.S., and now the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is partnering with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the ongoing fight against them. Now, travelers who cause difficulties on airplanes are at …
- U.S. Announces Passport Fees Are About To Go Upby Lora PopeThe U.S. Department of State is about to increase the cost to renew or apply for a passport. Here's what travelers need to know about the increase in fees. U.S. Passport Fee Increasing by $20 If you're planning an international trip …
- Singapore Closes Border To U.S. And Canadian Travelersby Lora PopeSingapore has announced they will temporarily freeze ticket sales for its travel lane program, which allowed vaccinated travelers from select countries including the United States and Canada to visit without a two-week quarantine. This post will look at the latest travel …
- Israel Bans Travel To U.S. and Canada Over Omicronby Lora PopeAs 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 …
- 5 New Travel Restrictions Sweeping Europeby Lora PopeAs Omicron cases surge across Europe, more countries are adding travel restrictions and re-implementing testing requirements. This post will look at the latest travel restrictions across Europe impacting travelers. France Is Banning UK Travelers Today, France announced they will ban non-essential …
- Frontier and American Airlines Launch New Nonstop Flights To Caribbean Islandsby Lora PopeFrontier and American Airlines have announced more nonstop flights from the United States to popular destinations in the Caribbean, giving Americans easier access to some of the best winter destinations. This post will look at the latest flight routes from Frontier …
- Governor Says Cancun Is Still A Safe Destination For Touristsby Lora PopeMexico has remained one of the most popular destinations for Americans to travel throughout the pandemic, but recent events in Quintana Roo have caused security concerns for travelers and a new warning from the U.S. government. Still, the government of Quintana …
- IATA Criticizes France After Going Against EU And Using Stricter Entry Requirementsby Lora PopeSince the Omicron variant was detected in South Africa last month, it's set a wave of new travel restrictions across the globe, and particularly within Europe. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has criticized the latest restrictions from France, urging them …
- The UK Says New Travel Restrictions May Be Removed ‘Very Soon'by Lora PopeEarlier this month, the UK introduced new travel restrictions over fears of the Omicron variant, forcing many travelers to cancel their Christmas travel plans. However, now the UK's Health Secretary says the restrictions could end soon if Omicron becomes the dominant …
- Travelers Visiting Mexico Are No Longer Guaranteed A 180-Day Stayby Lora PopeMexico has been one of the most popular destinations for Americans during the pandemic, and many digital nomads have chosen to call it home given the generous 180-day visa on arrival for Canadians and Americans. However, recently there have been changes to …