Progress in Opening the World to Travel
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the increasing momentum towards re-opening of borders and relaxation of travel restrictions, as COVID-19 moves into the endemic phase. An IATA survey of travel restrictions for the world’s top 50 air travel markets (comprising 88% of international demand in 2019 as measured by revenue passenger kilometers) revealed the […]
Aruba scraps last Covid-19 travel restrictions
The Aruba Tourism Authority has confirmed the island will lift all Covid-19-related entry requirements for all international travellers. The move is part of the Path Forward initiative, which is seeking to rebuild the tourism sector in the wake of the pandemic. From Saturday, all travellers will no longer be required to present a Covid-19 negative […]
Strong Demand Recovery in January but Impacted by Omicron
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in air travel slowed for both domestic and international in January 2022 compared to December 2021, owing to the imposition of travel restrictions following the emergence of Omicron last November. Note: We are returning to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, […]
Hawaiian Airlines to resume daily Oakland-Kona summer service, add flights between San Francisco-Honolulu
Hawaiian Airlines is offering Bay Area travelers more convenient options to visit Hawai’i this summer by bringing back nonstop service between Oakland (OAK) and Kona (KOA) on the Island of Hawai’i, and adding a second daily flight between San Francisco (SFO) and Honolulu (HNL). Hawaiian’s Oakland-Kona service, which the carrier last operated in the summer […]
Facilitating travel for those with invisible disabilities
Negotiating the numerous processes involved in air transport can be a stressful experience for even the most hardened of travelers. It is especially difficult for those with disabilities, including invisible disorders that can limit or challenge a person’s movement, such as deafness or autism. Unfortunately, the very fact that these symptoms are invisible can lead […]
Hawaii to lift strict travel requirements this month
Hawaii will lift its strict entry requirements this month, eliminating its self-quarantine rule and allowing domestic travelers to enter the state more easily. Starting March 26, domestic visitors no longer will have to show proof of vaccination or a negative coronavirus test result to bypass a mandatory five-day quarantine as part of the state’s Safe […]
Air Passenger Numbers to Recover in 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects overall traveler numbers to reach 4.0 billion in 2024 (counting multi-sector connecting trips as one passenger), exceeding pre-COVID-19 levels (103% of the 2019 total).Expectations for the shape of the near-term recovery have shifted slightly, reflecting the evolution of government-imposed travel restrictions in some markets. The overall picture presented […]
International travel requirements made easy with new Delta FlyReady experience
A more personalized view of travel requirements, an all-new design, and easy-to-use features are now available to Delta customers within Delta FlyReady℠ – the airline’s digital dashboard solution that helps customers verify they’ve met their destination’s entry requirements prior to travel. “Preparing for an international trip shouldn’t feel like a scavenger hunt. With Delta FlyReady, […]
Travel Momentum Builds as Restrictions are Lifted
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data showing growing momentum in the recovery of air travel as restrictions are lifted. Improved Ticket Sales IATA reported a sharp 11-percentage point increase for international tickets sold in recent weeks (in proportion to 2019 sales). In the period around 8 February (7 day moving average) the number […]
Canada eases Covid-19 testing rules for vaccinated travelers
Canada is easing Covid-19 testing regulations for travelers, the country’s health minister announced on Tuesday. Starting February 28, the country will no longer require PCR tests for fully vaccinated travelers and will accept rapid tests, according to Federal Minister of Health Jean-Yves Duclos’ announcement. Rapid tests may be taken the day before arriving in the […]
