Editor’s Note: This post will be regularly updated with the latest news and updates on the coronavirus outbreak and its impact on travel. Scroll down or click for previous updates and […]
Exclusive: Delta Will Test Pre-Flight Temperature Scanning in Los Angeles
Delta Air Lines will begin thermal temperature scans of passengers at one of its terminals in Los Angeles (LAX) this week, the airline confirmed to Thrifty Traveler. It’s part of […]
Cleaning, Cancellation Policies & More: How Hotel Chains Handle COVID-19
As more and more Americans consider travel, safety, cleanliness, and the flexibility to cancel are all high priorities. Airlines have led the way with new cleaning procedures, blocking middle seats, […]
CLEAR May Offer Up to 6 Months Membership Extension … If You Ask
CLEAR, the privately run trusted-traveler program, has made waves over the past few years giving travelers more options when it comes to getting through security quickly. But few are going […]
How to Check Your Passport Status Amid a Huge Backlog in Applications
Struggling to get a new passport or renew your expiring one? You’re not alone. Back in March, the U.S. Department of State shuttered in-office passport operations as the country fought […]
From Alaska to Vermont, a State-by-State Guide to Travel Restrictions
Travel bans and restrictions across the globe have made international travel trickier: The European Union will ban Americans when it reopens international travel this month, while other countries are still […]
How Budget Airlines Like Spirit & Sun Country Are Handling Coronavirus
Call them budget airlines, low-cost carriers, or even low-cost carriers. No matter what you call them, the cheapest airlines flying in the U.S. do things a bit differently than the […]
The Master Guide to COVID-19 Testing for Travelers
Testing for COVID-19 will be part of our new normal, travelers. Countries around the world have implemented testing measures, requiring a negative COVID-19 test result shortly before departing for your […]
Canceling Flights? Use this Flowchart to Make the Right Decision
Coronavirus has upended travel plans, and there’s no telling when that will change. When your upcoming trip is looking less likely by the day, you have to deal with the […]
5 Ways to Keep Your Travel Dreams Alive at Home
Just because you’re not traveling right now doesn’t mean you should give up on travel. Just the opposite. The coronavirus outbreak has us all pining for easier days. It’s tough […]
How All Major Airlines Are Offering Free Change, Cancellation Amid Coronavirus
Editor’s note: We’re constantly updating this post with the latest information about airline change and cancellation waivers. It was last updated July 31, 2020. Major airlines in the U.S. and abroad […]
Which Airlines are Blocking Middle Seats In-Flight?
Coronavirus has changed nearly everything about travel, but just what you find onboard depends heavily on which airline you fly. And that’s especially true if you want to ensure you’re […]