Because so many countries, and some states, require arriving travelers to have proof of a recent negative COVID-19 test, airports and airlines are rushing to make those tests available at the airport. We listed some of the programs in our recent post about the new normal in air travel. Those services, many of which are […]
First: an invite I’m honored to be one of the presenters at the virtual Travel 2021 Summit on October 7 and 8 and focusing on what travel might be like in the next year. Registration is free. You can sign up here. Airports, airlines offer COVID testing, TSA appointments, more Here is a slightly different […]
Organizations representing airports and airlines, including the International Air Transport Association (IATA), are calling for rapid COVID-19 testing for passengers at airports as an alternative to quarantine measures or bans on international travel. “The key to restoring the freedom of mobility across borders is systematic COVID-19 testing of all travelers before departure, said Alexandre de […]
Have you been through an airport security checkpoint recently? We have. And it has us worrying that as passenger numbers increase TSOs and travelers will too easily revert to the pre-COVID checkpoint mentality and not pay attention to social distancing and safety. That’s why we’re not even waiting until Friday to declare the ‘Airport Amenity […]
Missing airports? Us too. That’s why we masked up and spent a few hours at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) last week to see what’s new – and what’s not. And to gauge whether or not we’re ready to fly. (Spoiler alert: we’re not.) First, a disclaimer. We went to the airport with a long list […]
We adore the rolling little “Ask me!” robots some airports have hired to answer questions and help passengers find their way around. But they seem more entertainment than essential. But thanks to the pandemic, robots are getting a promotion at many airports – as super cleaners. Robots clean up before we fly Airports and airlines […]
Because so many countries, and some states, require arriving travelers to have proof of a recent negative COVID-19 test, airports and airlines are rushing to make those tests available at the airport. We listed some of the programs in our recent post about the new normal in air travel. Those services, many of which are […]
First: an invite I’m honored to be one of the presenters at the virtual Travel 2021 Summit on October 7 and 8 and focusing on what travel might be like in the next year. Registration is free. You can sign up here. Airports, airlines offer COVID testing, TSA appointments, more Here is a slightly different […]
Organizations representing airports and airlines, including the International Air Transport Association (IATA), are calling for rapid COVID-19 testing for passengers at airports as an alternative to quarantine measures or bans on international travel. “The key to restoring the freedom of mobility across borders is systematic COVID-19 testing of all travelers before departure, said Alexandre de […]
Have you been through an airport security checkpoint recently? We have. And it has us worrying that as passenger numbers increase TSOs and travelers will too easily revert to the pre-COVID checkpoint mentality and not pay attention to social distancing and safety. That’s why we’re not even waiting until Friday to declare the ‘Airport Amenity […]
Missing airports? Us too. That’s why we masked up and spent a few hours at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) last week to see what’s new – and what’s not. And to gauge whether or not we’re ready to fly. (Spoiler alert: we’re not.) First, a disclaimer. We went to the airport with a long list […]
We adore the rolling little “Ask me!” robots some airports have hired to answer questions and help passengers find their way around. But they seem more entertainment than essential. But thanks to the pandemic, robots are getting a promotion at many airports – as super cleaners. Robots clean up before we fly Airports and airlines […]
Right now face coverings and masks are required in every airport and on most airlines due to continued concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 virus. There are signs, stickers, and announcements everywhere a traveler turns, but still, not everyone is covering up. Some people don’t want to mask up and it is reassuring to […]
As another month of being grounded kicks in, here are some travel tidbits that got our attention. Delta Air Lines’ “No Mask- No Fly” list is growing If the rule is “Wear a mask when you’re on the plan,” then we’re all for passengers being put on no-fly lists if they don’t comply. Delta Air […]
(This is an ever so slightly different version of my story that posted on NBC News). Would a “clean city” pledge get you to plan a trip? We’re into what by all rights should be a busy summer travel season. But many states are hitting the breaks on reopening plans due to record spikes in […]