The Department of Homeland Security will delay the requirement for air travelers to have a Real ID-compliant form of identification, according to two senior officials with knowledge of the plans. The deadline was supposed to be October 1. Similar delays in the past have been the result of a lack of full state compliance with […]
Airlines are on the road back to normal and the travel landscape this year is already proving to be a world away from last year, during the pandemic’s peak. Air traveler numbers in the US have skyrocketed to over one million passengers per day since March 11, according to the Transportation Security Administration, and more […]
Southwest Airlines this week began service out of Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport for the first time since 2005, with 15 daily departures to five markets: Dallas, Chicago, Nashville, New Orleans and Denver. The first flight to the airport on Monday morning was from Dallas, a callback to the first flight in the carrier's history on […]
Delta Air Lines reported a "slow but steady" recovery in corporate travel, with a stronger rebound—as well as a return to overall profitability—on track for after the summer months. As of March, corporate travel levels were about 20 percent of what they were pre-pandemic, an improvement of five percentage points from where they were at […]
JetBlue has unveiled details of the economy cabin it will deploy on transatlantic flights, promising more comfort and better food and connectivity options than other carriers in the market. "We know all too well the pain points of international flying — the dreaded center section, the 'choice' of assembly-line chicken or beef, and the lack […]
The first combined Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels located in the city, are now open. The hotels enable guests the opportunity to experience and enjoy the benefits of both brands under one roof. Situated across the street from the historic City Hall, the 17-story building offers a unique layout with a stylish, single lobby serving both […]
If there is one thing the past year has taught us, it’s that the world can change—quickly. Businesses across the board took major hits, particularly within the hospitality and travel industries, which reported record low earnings as various restrictions and health concerns kept people at home. However, as vaccinations are becoming more widely available, it’s […]
France will look to welcome vaccinated Americans once again this summer, French President Emmanuel Macron said over the weekend, even as the country remains in lockdown. "We will progressively lift the restrictions of the beginning of May, which means that we will organize in the summer time with our professionals in France for French European […]
For the first time ever, a major cruise line is going to homeport in Bermuda and it’s going to be a major factor in the island’s post-COVID recovery. The island has done an incredible job limiting infections over the past year compared to some other popular cruising islands and the local government is keen on […]
On Saturday, New York state announced that it was lifting its COVID-19 testing and quarantine requirements for inbound international travelers, according to USA Today reports. This move arrives on the heels of another policy change, which ended New York’s quarantine mandate on visitors arriving from other U.S. states and territories as of April 1. In […]
