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San Antonio Int’l Airport lights up

San Antonio Int’l Airport lights up

10/06/21
Yes, it looks pretty. But this month the lights at San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are supporting two important national campaigns: Breast Cancer Awareness and Domestic Violence Awareness. SAT is turning its lights pink to acknowledge Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The airport is partnering with local groups to promote the “Real Men Wear Pink campaign. […]
Mask minders at Tampa Int’l Airport

Mask minders at Tampa Int’l Airport

09/02/21
Flying somewhere over the holiday weekend? If so, keep in mind that the federal mask mandate requiring travelers to stay masked up on airplanes and in airports has been extended into January 2022. Tampa International Airport (TPA) takes that rule seriously and is actively enforcing it. In its newsletter, TPA shared that its Operations, Guest […]
Mask mandate on planes & public transit to be extended

Mask mandate on planes & public transit to be extended

08/17/21
On Tuesday, multiple sources were reporting that federal officials will extend until at least mid-January the requirement that travelers must wear face masks on commercial airplanes, in airports, and on other forms of public transportation. The Transportation Security Administration’s current transportation mask mandate is set to expire on Sept. 13. The agency is expected to […]
Why We Spit on Viking Cruises

Why We Spit on Viking Cruises

07/15/21
What’s the best part of taking a cruise around Iceland right now? The food? The views? The waterfalls? Take your pick. We’re fully vaccinated. But were we worried about traveling out of the country when the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t yet officially over? You bet. Still, when Viking Cruises sent an invite for a cruise around […]
When can you fly to the UK?

When can you fly to the UK?

05/28/21
Note: I was compensated by Project Screen by Prenetics for this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thinking of traveling internationally? Italy, France, Greece, Croatia, and Iceland are among the countries already opening their borders to vaccinated travelers. And on Friday, the EU is expected to finalize details on how all member countries will […]
Traveling? Face Masks required through at least September 13

Traveling? Face Masks required through at least September 13

05/03/21
Almost every airline, airport, railroad, and public transportation mode put face mask requirements into effect pretty early into the pandemic. The federal government did not. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) first issued its face mask requirement on February 1, 2021, with an initial expiration date of May 11. Last week the agency announced it is […]
Now wearing a mask at the airport is the law

Now wearing a mask at the airport is the law

02/01/21
Now masking up at the airport is a law. So get with the program. Most airports and airlines have been requiring travelers to wear proper face masks while traveling through the terminals and on the planes for months. But enforcing the rule has been difficult at times because there was no federal backing. Now, finally, […]
A moment with Minute Suites

A moment with Minute Suites

01/27/21
Many airport services and amenities are not back at full power yet. And some may never be. And we have been wondering what’s up with Minute Suites, the company that rents out private rooms in some airports where travelers can sleep, rest, or get some work done during layovers. The suites include a daybed sofa […]
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