Jamaica will not follow Bahamas in banning US tourists – Bartlett
Jamaica says it has no intention of following it’s Caribbean Community (CARICOM) partner, the Bahamas, and place a ban on tourists coming out of the United States following an upsurge of cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Over the last weekend, Bahamas Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis announced a series of new measures to curb the […]
Bahamas closes borders to United States travellers
The Bahamas will to close its borders to international commercial flights and commercial vessels carrying passengers from the United States. The move, confirmed by prime minister Hubert Minnis earlier, follows the continued increase in Covid-19 cases in a number of states. Jamaica announced it would impose new restrictions on US travellers earlier. The Bahamas order […]
Air France adapts its service to the united states as from 14 march 2020
Air France has taken note of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS)’s announcement of new United States border restrictions as of 14 March 2020. Flights to and from the United States are operating as normal on 12 and 13 March 2020. From 14 to 28 March 2020 included, Air France plans to continue operations […]
Canada and U.S. agree to expand preclearance options for travellers, goods
A new agreement between Canada and the United States will soon allow travellers and cargo to preclear customs before they leave, allowing an easier movement of people and goods crossing the border. Canadian air travellers have been able to clear customs before flying to the U.S. for decades at Canadian airports, letting them skip lineups […]
Expanding San Antonio Airport receives $2million grant
The San Antonio International Airport will be awarded $2.36 million in infrastructure grants from the Federal Aviation Administration. “These Airport Improvement Program grants will ensure that a safer, more efficient San Antonio International Airport remains an economic engine and vital infrastructure component for its community,” said Secretary Chao. Money will go towards improvements for runways, […]
Volaris Obtains Foreign Air Carrier Permit in the United States of America for its Costa Rican Operations
Volaris* (NYSE:VLRS)(BMV:VOLAR) the ultra-low-cost airline serving Mexico, the United States and Central America, announced today that its affiliate, Vuela Aviación, S.A., was awarded by the Department of Transportation of the United States of America a Foreign Air Carrier Permit to provide: 1) Foreign scheduled transportation of persons, property, and mail from points behind Costa Rica […]
Virgin Atlantic ‘confident’ of post-Brexit flight deal between U.K. and U.S.
Britain is likely to have a bilateral arrangement in place to keep transatlantic flights going after it leaves the European Union, the head of Virgin Atlantic Airways said on Thursday. Britain needs to negotiate an air transport service agreement with the European Union to keep planes in the air when Britain leaves the bloc and […]
"Vive Perú" With Avianca
Peru and its wonderful tourist attractions are now, more than ever, within the travelers reach with the touristic promotion from Avianca and Promperú called "Living Peru", serving seven thousand seats departing from eight destinations from the United States. Through the campaign "Living Peru", Avianca offers special fares to travel and enjoy destinations such as Lima, […]
IATA: First Airline in the United States achieves Fast Travel Platinum Status
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Hawaiian Airlines has attained Platinum status for Fast Travel implementation. Hawaiian is the first airline in the United States to achieve Platinum status, which recognizes carriers that offer four or more Fast Travel compliant solutions to at least 80% of their passengers. The Fast Travel program responds […]
