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Visiting New York This Holiday Season? Trawick International Offers Travel Protection
Trawick International offers trip interruption and travel medical protection plans to travelers that may cover their expenses if they contract COVID-19 while visiting New York.
Americans Risk Traveling Over Thanksgiving Despite Warnings
Millions of Americans took to the skies and the highways ahead of Thanksgiving at the risk of pouring gasoline on the coronavirus fire, disregarding increasingly dire warnings that they stay home and limit their holiday gatherings to members of their own
Precautions Help Aspen Remain a Destination During Pandemic
The small town has made people feel safer than in big, crowded cities. Outdoor activities are Aspen's calling card, and the mountains were a perfect place to escape the doldrums of months-long lockdowns.
International Flyers May Soon Need to Get Virus Vaccinations
International air travel could come booming back next year but with a new rule: Travelers to certain countries must be vaccinated against the coronavirus before they can fly.
Fear of Flying Is a COVID-Era Conundrum
Americans who do choose to fly will be subject to evolving COVID safety policies that vary by airline, a result of the continuing lack of a unified federal strategy.
Many Americans Flying for Holiday Despite CDC Pleas
Millions of Americans bought tickets to fly somewhere for Thanksgiving before the nation's top public health agency pleaded with them not to travel for the holiday.
Jan Morris, Author and Transgender Pioneer, Dies at 94
Jan Morris, the celebrated journalist, historian, world traveler and fiction writer who in middle age became a pioneer of the transgender movement, has died at 94.
Hawaii Imposes New COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
Anyone flying to Hawaii will be required to have a negative COVID-19 test result prior to their departure for the state, with the new rule going into effect two days before Thanksgiving, Gov. David Ige announced Thursday.
CDC Begs Americans Not to Travel for Thanksgiving
With the coronavirus surging out of control, the nation's top public health agency pleaded with Americans on Thursday not to travel for Thanksgiving and not to spend the holiday with people from outside their household.
Sir Richard Branson's Luxury Ski Chalet Reopens This Winter
If you're looking for someplace to spend all the money you've saved from not traveling in 2020, look no further than The Lodge, Richard Branson's Swiss Alps private ski chalet.
Who Will Lead the Travel Industry Rebound in 2021?
With the breaking news this week that Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine shows 95 percent efficacy, the idea of traveling again may be in the not-so-distant future. But who will lead the charge?
New Icelandic Airline Set to Launch as Early as March 2021
MOM Air, a newly launched Icelandic Airline with main destinations between Iceland, Europe, and the U.S., is looking to set off as early as March 2021.
Sydney Puts on a Show for Qantas Centenary
Sydney has commemorated Qantas Airways' 100-year anniversary by lighting up its iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge as a larger-than-life birthday cake complete with illuminated candles that were blown out by a Qantas 787 as it did a low level overfly at 1,500'
5 Ways to Experience Thanksgiving in NYC
Whether you live in New York City or want to safely take advantage of the bounty of travel deals, lower Manhattan — even amid a pandemic — sparkles during the holidays. Here are five ways to experience Thanksgiving.
Biden's Beach Hideaway Has Political Sun Shining On Rehoboth
This resort town known for Atlantic waves that are sometimes surfable, fresh-cut French fries and a 1-mile wooden boardwalk that dates to the 1870s has long prided itself on being the "Nation's Summer Capital." It may soon sport a beach White House.
Jetliner Hits Brown Bear While Landing in Southeast Alaska
An Alaska Airlines jetliner struck a brown bear while landing early Saturday evening, killing the animal and causing damage to the plane, officials said.
Palestinians Torn as Israel Seeks Gulf Tourists in Jerusalem
With Israel now courting wealthy Gulf tourists and establishing new air links to the major travel hubs of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Palestinians in east Jerusalem could soon see a tourism boon.
Travelers to Spain Must Provide Negative COVID-19 Test
Travelers bound for Spain from countries considered high-risk areas for the coronavirus will be asked to provide proof of a negative test to visit the European country, authorities said Wednesday.
Airline Alliances Urge Testing Over Quarantines
Three global airline alliances are urging governments to put into practice common guidelines for passenger testing and digital health pass technology, to help people start flying again.
Is it Safe Yet to Fly During the Pandemic?
Public health experts say staying home is best to keep yourself and others safe from infection. But if you're thinking about flying for the holidays, you should know what to expect.