Buy now, fly later? What travel experts say about today’s low prices for future flights
With coronavirus cases surging in some states and more international borders closed than open, the friendly skies aren’t so friendly. But there is a silver lining.
Texans traveling to tri-state area required to self-quarantine due to spike in state cases
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will require people traveling from Texas and other states with rising cases to quarantine for 14 days. That order takes effect Wednesday night.
NY, NJ, and CT order quarantine for visitors from states with high infection numbers
The governors of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are ordering a mandatory 14-day quarantine on visitors from states with high COVID-19 cases. They made the announcement on Wednesday morning in a joint news conference.
More airlines starting to require passengers to wear masks
With more people feeling comfortable enough to fly again, many airlines are making masks a requirement for everyone on board.
US, China to each allow 4 weekly flights for airlines
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Monday that U.S. carriers have been approved to fly four weekly flights to China.
Mexico resumes tourism in Cancun and these beach destinations
Mexico's most popular beaches will resume tourism.
Americans are already searching their next vacation destinations, according to Expedia
More Americans are looking to travel domestically as lockdown restrictions ease across the U.S.
Gov. Abbott terminates COVID-19 related air travel restrictions
The order goes into immediate effect and will terminate all restrictions contained in the Governor's previous Executive order (GA-20).
Yosemite, Joshua Tree announce reopening plans and rules
Yosemite National Park may finally reopen as early as June, but visitors would need a reservation and crowds would be limited to roughly half of normal.
Delta to offer voluntary separations, early retirement to employees amid coronavirus pandemic, report says
Lockdowns across the world to halt the spread of COVID-19 have decimated demand for airline travel.
Delta Air Lines to retire Boeing 777 fleet as coronavirus crushes demand
The decision to retire the Boeing jets comes after announcing the retirement of MD-90 aircraft.
Some US airlines reportedly won’t force passengers to wear masks during flights
American, Delta and United may be encouraging, but not enforcing, their face mask policies for passengers on board.
Rogue tourists arrested as Hawaii tries to curb coronavirus spread
A newlywed California couple left their Waikiki hotel room repeatedly, despite being warned by hotel staff, and were arrested.
Frontier Airlines criticized over social distancing upgrade securing customer empty neighboring seat
Controversy has followed the latest offering by discount airline Frontier: Passengers wishing to have some open space between themselves and another customer can now purchase an upgraded “more room” seat assignment guaranteeing an empty middle seat.
American Airlines posts $2.2 billion loss during COVID-19 pandemic
American Airlines reported a staggering loss of $2.24 billion for the first quarter, when the coronavirus pandemic triggered a sharp drop in air travel. The Fort Worth-based carrier is looking at significant downsizing.
American Airlines to give masks to passengers; other airlines issue new travel guidelines
American Airlines is promising to step up the cleaning of its planes to protect workers and passengers.
Carnival Cruise Lines cancels select cruises through late 2020, rest of the year
While most Carnival cruises are only canceled through May 11, particular sailings that dated further out are being canceled. For example, all San Francisco sailings are canceled through the rest of the year.
Carnival Cruise Line further suspends operations until May 11 due to coronavirus impact
They said that all impacted travelers have received an email from either Carnival directly or Travel Advisor.
Governor Abbott expands Texas travel order
Abbott has now changed the mandatory self-quarantine to include travelers coming from Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Miami and the states of California, Louisiana and Washington.
American, Southwest Airlines among hardest hit by losses caused by COVID-19 pandemic
Airlines were big beneficiaries of the stimulus bill signed by the Senate.