It'll be 'years' before pre-COVID tourism numbers return, cities project
Cities expect for it to take years before tourism returns to pre-pandemic levels.
British Airways, American Airlines unveil voluntary COVID-19 testing plan
British Airways says it will start testing passengers flying from the U.S. to London's Heathrow Airport for COVID-19 in an effort to persuade the British government it should scrap rules requiring most international travelers to quarantine for 14 days.
Flying for Thanksgiving? TSA offers safety tips for travel during pandemic
If you’re planning on flying home for Thanksgiving the Transportation Security Administration has provided some tips.
Hawaiian Airlines letting customers redeem miles for COVID-19 testing kit
Hawaiian Airlines said members in its loyalty program can use 14,000 miles to order a mail-in test kit by Vault Health. The program is “for a limited time only.”
Cruise ship ends Caribbean voyage early due to COVID-19
The SeaDream, carrying 66 crew and more than 50 passengers, ended its trip early when at least five passengers tested positive.
Survey: Only 1 in 10 Americans feel safe on long flights amid COVID-19 pandemic
A new survey found that people may be opting out of holiday visits due to fears involving the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Cruise industry extends sailing suspensions for the rest of 2020, despite government lifting no-sail order
Cruise lines are extending the suspension of U.S. sailing operations through the end of the year, just days after the U.S. government effectively lifted its no-sail order despite a global spike in coronavirus infections.
New Zealand issues safety warning to citizens visiting the US ahead of presidential election
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand has issued a safety warning to citizens visiting the U.S. during the presidential election.
In Peru's Cuzco, COVID-19 pandemic devastates tourism and economy
Cuzco, which lives almost entirely from international tourism, is suffering the worst crisis in its recent history.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut requiring Californians to quarantine before visiting
The tri-state area added California back to its quarantine list because of an increase in the state's testing positivity rate.
Southwest Airlines will stop blocking middle seats in December
Middle seats will once again be filled on flights beginning a week after Thanksgiving, and just ahead of the rest of the travel season, Southwest Airlines confirmed.
New landmark study tests air on planes for virus transmission
Good news for people who've been itching to get on a plane to see family, friends, or take that long-awaited vacation.
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Southwest Airlines updates COVID-19 policies, extends middle seat blocking through November
Southwest evaluated its policies and procedures based on “science and evolved guidance from the CDC and broader medical community,” Ryan Green, SVP & chief marketing officer, said in a recent press release.
Mom asked to leave Southwest flight with son, 2, because he wasn't wearing a mask, she says
A mother says she was "humiliated" when she was escorted off a Southwest flight Saturday because her 2-year-old was snacking without a mask prior to takeoff.
Allegiant Air passenger removed after allegedly asking flight attendant to wear face mask
A man was removed from an Allegiant Air flight Monday morning to Punta Gorda, Florida after allegedly asking a flight attendant to put a face mask on, according to a report by Newsweek.
United Airlines adding, restoring flights in October
United Airlines is adding new and returning routes in October, allowing the airline to fly 40% of its full flight schedule compared to the previous year, a 6% increase compared to what it plans to fly in September.
Returning vacationers face new constraints as coronavirus spikes
Countries in Europe and Asia that saw a summer respite from coronavirus outbreaks are tracking swiftly rising numbers of new confirmed cases.
Coronavirus pandemic reshaping air travel as carriers struggle
Airlines are trying to convince a frightened public that measures like mandatory face masks and hospital-grade air filters make sitting in a plane safer than many other indoor settings during the coronavirus pandemic, but it isn’t working.
In a first, Airbnb takes action against guest for party
The San Francisco-based home sharing company said Wednesday it is initiating legal proceedings against a guest who held an unauthorized party at a home in Sacramento County.