Believe it or not, there was a major silver lining for travel even during the worst of the pandemic: Airlines went to extraordinary lengths to give travelers more flexibility. Had […]
Japan Could Reopen to Most Travelers Next Month
Much of the world has reopened to travelers over the last two years … and then there’s Japan. Even as most countries throughout Asia have thrown open their borders, trips […]
Most of Asia is Open: A Country-by-Country Guide to Asia Travel Restrictions
More than two years into the pandemic, much of the world has reopened to travelers – and Asia isn’t too far behind. In fact, many of the most popular countries […]
By the Numbers: 5 Signs Travel Is Getting Back to Normal
Everybody loves a good comeback story, and we might be on the precipice of yet another one in the travel industry. It was a rough start to summer, with sky-high […]
As France Lifts All Entry Restrictions, Nearly All of Europe is Wide Open
France was among the last holdouts in Europe with COVID-19 entry restrictions in place. But with another country dropping requirements to provide proof of vaccination or a recent negative test […]
Why Are Flights So Expensive Right Now?
It’s summer and you may be in the throes of planning your travel for 2022 – or even 2023. But what will flight prices do this year? The signs we’re […]
Airlines’ Flight Cancelations & Delays: Here’s What You Can Do
It just keeps happening: With flyers flocking to the skies in record numbers as the summer travel season takes off, airline flight cancellations and delays are racking up by the […]
Yes, You Still Need a COVID-19 Test To Fly Home from Abroad
As many travel restrictions have faded away across the globe, one unpopular policy remains in place for Americans heading abroad: You need a negative COVID-19 test before flying back from […]
The Latest on COVID-19: CDC Urges Travelers to Test Before Domestic Trips
Editor’s Note: This post will be regularly updated with the latest news and updates on the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on travel. Scroll down or click for previous updates and […]
Flying Soon? Assume Your Next Flight Will Be Completely Full
When COVID-19 first struck and turned the travel world upside down last year, there was a silver lining for the few travelers still flying: Planes were nearly empty. Sights like this […]
Biden Administration Appeals Court’s Mask Mandate Reversal
Less than 48 hours after many Americans got the go-ahead to ditch masks on planes and in airports, President Joe Biden’s administration moved on Wednesday evening to appeal the court […]
Days After Mandate Falls, Most Travelers Are Ditching Their Masks
The federal mask mandate ended Monday after a surprise federal court ruling struck it down, giving flyers the go-ahead to ditch their masks for the first time in two years. […]