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Airlines Commit to Providing Meals and Hotel Rooms After Canceled Flights

September 8, 2022

Pete Buttigieg, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, put pressure on major airlines to improve their customer service policies when passengers face flight disruptions.

Fall Vacations Increase By 40% As People Search Online For A Getaway

August 25, 2022

With the summer months coming to a close and the crisp autumn breeze begins to fill the air, people are still looking for that perfect getaway.

Domestic Airfare To Drop 40% In Fall Months After Pricey And Demanding Summer Travel

August 14, 2022

According to Hopper, domestic airfare will drop to $286 in August, down 25% compared to May's airfare and over 10% from July's. Meanwhile, September and October will see drops of about 40% ($238 for a domestic round-trip) from the peak summer months.

Lost Luggage Seeing A Surge During Summer Travel Months

July 24, 2022

As travel picks up across the country in the wake of relaxed COVID-19 protocols, so are mishaps. According to data by the Department of Transportation, airlines misplaced almost 220,000 bags in April, up from 127,000 a year ago.

International And Domestic Air Travel Companies Coping With Staff Shortages During Busy Travel Season

August 3, 2022

A multitude of international and domestic airlines are struggling to keep up with recent travel demands as they cope with staff shortages, leading to thousands of delayed and canceled flights.

For Flyers, Double-Decker Seating Could Be The Next Travel Option

June 26, 2022

Designer Alejandro Núñez Vicente debuted his new airplane seat design at AIX 2022, intended for economy class. The seat's concept allows passengers to stretch out their legs, an intriguing option for those that struggle to find comfort in typical seating aisles.

July 10, 2022

Despite Increased Prices, OAG Study Shows Travel Demand Remains Strong

June 11, 2022

Airlines Set To Cancel Thousands Of Flights Due To Staffing Shortage

May 28, 2022

Sticker Shock Could Be A Problem For Increased Summer Travelers

May 17, 2022

TSA Warns Of Travel ‘Hiccups For Very, Very Busy Summer’

Airbnb Cracks Down On Memorial Day, Fourth Of July Parties With Restrictions

May 7, 2022

Airbnb has announced that they're instituting strict-anti party measures for the Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends in order to cut down on unauthorized parties. Guests without a positive review history will be unable to rent one-night rentals during those weekends, while two-day rentals will see restrictions as well.

Uraiwan Srisuksai of Lemongrass Restaurant and Sake Bar

Thanks To Increased Travel And Tourists, Small Restaurants Are Seeing Their Pandemic Perseverance Rewarded | Uraiwan Srisuksai

May 20, 2022

With Covid-19 pandemic numbers on the downturn, travel has taken its spot on the top of many to-do lists. Those tourist booms can only be rewarding to eateries like Lemongrass Restaurant and Sake Bar, which — despite numerous challenges — has remained strong and prosperous.

CDC Adds No New Destinations To Highest Travel Risk Category, Though Airfare Set To Rise

April 2, 2022

For the first time in months, the CDC has not added any new destinations to its "very high" risk category of travel. The absence of additions is a welcome sight to a category that currently contains 115 destinations, which includes popular tourist spots like France, Turkey, and Spain.

With A Colorful New Look And Identity, Condor Airlines Reopens Routes To U.S.

April 23, 2022

Condor Airlines, which have caught the attention of the travel world due to it's colorful rebranding, has announced the restoration of non-stop routes from the U.S., marking the first time this has happened since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

US Unlikely To End Covid Testing Rules For International Travel

March 16, 2022

Vaccinated travelers have found it much easier to book and experience travel again, however, US travelers returning from abroad must still present negative Covid-19 test results before they’re able to safely return.

CDC Adds Vietnam to List Of Highest-Risk Travel Destinations

March 3, 2022

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) added Vietnam to it’s Level 4 risk category for travel this week. Level 4 is the highest-risk level when it comes to traveling during the Covid-19 pandemic.

CDC Lowers Cruise Travel Warning From “Very High” To “High”

February 19, 2022

For those who can't get enough of setting sail, a worry-free cruise world looks to be — slowly — coming back. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has announced it's lowered the travel warning of cruise ships from "very high," which was declared back on Dec. 31, to "high." At the time of the upgrade, Omicron had been slowly upticking COVID-19 cases, which would eventually culminate in a pandemic-high 3.8 million cases worldwide on Jan 21 (along with a seven-day average of 3.2).

Australia Will Reopen Borders To Vaccinated International Travelers

February 7, 2022

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced this week that Australia will open its borders up fully for vaccinated international travelers starting later this month. The decision was made after Prime Minister Morrison met with the government’s national security committee.

CDC Adds Five Caribbean Islands, 15 Total Destinations To Its Highest Level Of Travel Risk

January 28, 2022

The Center for Disease and Control (CDC) have moved five Caribbean islands — Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and the French territories of Guadeloupe, Saint Barthélemy, and Saint Martin — to its level 4 travel advisory assessment due to "very high" COVID-19 risks. The CDC also designated 10 other locations — including Peru, Romania, and Niger — to level 4.

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