In lifting the No Sail Order for cruise ships on Friday, ending a more than seven-month ban on large cruise ship operations in U.S. waters, the CDC set the stage for cruising to resume. But it will take some time.The…
A vast majority of respondents to the CDC’s request for public input on the resumption of passenger cruising in the U.S., about 75%, expressed support for the industry’s return, the CDC said today.The CDC on July 20 asked the public…
Rising Covid-19 cases in Europe may bring an early end to the Continent’s already limited river cruise season.Several of the European lines that have been sailing during the pandemic have canceled their November sailings. And new restrictions threaten plans for…
The risk of Covid-19 transmission on airplanes is lower than the transmission risk in other common settings such as grocery stores and indoor restaurants, according to an analysis by Harvard University’s Aviation Public Health Initiative.The Harvard research team reached its…
Costa Rica is dropping its Covid-19-testing requirements and opening its borders to all international travelers beginning Nov. 1.The country’s tourism minister, Gustavo Segura, announced the changes Friday, citing the need to revive the country’s tourism industry, which he said accounts…
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana will reopen on Nov. 5.The 208-room property, which is part of the Karisma Hotels & Resorts portfolio, has been temporarily closed since March 20.The resort said it has implemented Karisma’s Peace of Mind health…
Ancillary sales have been a small silver lining for airlines during the Covid-19 pandemic.Costs for ancillary services, such as bags and seat assignments, have held steady, even as passenger demand has crashed and ticket prices have plunged.Meanwhile, airlines, especially discount…
A British Airways 747 will today depart for Dunsfold Aerodrome where it will begin its new life as a TV and film set.The aircraft, registration G-CIVW, will depart from Cardiff Airport at 13:30 as flight number BA1978E, landing in to…
The TSA screened more than 1 million passengers on Sunday, the first time it has reached that threshold since March 17.For the week that ended Sunday, the agency screened 6.1 million passengers, also the highest volume since the start of…
The Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla will welcome guests on Nov. 19, following the island’s second phase of reopening that begins Nov. 1 for hotels and resorts.The 181-room resort has implemented the hotel brand’s Lead With Care program, a…
