March 4, 2021 Masks still required for mass transportation even as states lift mandates, TSA reminds The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is reminding the public that face masks are still required for mass transportation in the U.S. as Texas and Mississippi lift their own coronavirus safety restrictions, including mask mandates.
March 3, 2021 Australia extends international travel ban for 3 more months On Tuesday, Australian Health Minister Greg Hunt announced that the country has extended its international travel ban until June 17.
March 2, 2021 Tourism groups in Thailand petition to reopen country to international travelers on July 1 On Tuesday, tourist groups in Thailand launched the #OpenThailandSafely campaign, asking the government to open the country to vaccinated travelers without a quarantine requirement.
March 2, 2021 Royal Caribbean plans for first 'fully vaccinated' cruise in Israel Royal Caribbean announced the cruise, its first-ever from Israel, on Monday, with the brand-new Odyssey set to sail from Haifa for three to seven-night tours of the Greek Isles and Cyprus later this spring. Bookings open on March 9, and are only available to residents of Israel during this time.
March 1, 2021 Emirates starts empty seat booking option for people who want 'privacy and space' If socially-distanced air travel is important to you, Emirates is letting its customers book empty seats that are right beside them for an additional cost.
March 1, 2021 Frontier Airlines denies family was removed from flight because of maskless 1-year-old Frontier Airlines canceled a flight from Miami to New York on Sunday after “a large group of passengers repeatedly refused to comply” with the FAA’s mask ordinances — but some passengers on the plane are alleging that the “large group” was just a single baby.
February 26, 2021 Delta passenger who assaulted flight attendant faces $27,500 fine The Delta passenger faces a $27,500 fine for allegedly striking a flight attendant after he was asked to get off the plane.
February 26, 2021 United Airlines offering 'seamless' service to Colorado ski destinations via plane-to-bus transfers The Chicago-based airline if offering year-round ground transportation to popular Colorado ski destinations like Breckenridge and Fort Collins from its Denver International Airport hub, the company announced Friday.
February 25, 2021 Australia's Qantas, Jetstar to resume international flights in October 2021 Australia-based airline Qantas and budget carrier Jetstar will bring back international service on Oct. 31.
February 25, 2021 Cancun loosens COVID-19 restrictions ahead of spring break travel Cancun is easing COVID-19 travel restrictions ahead of spring break, unlike U.S. beach destinations like South Beach and Fort Lauderdale.