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Dec
21
2021
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By Troy Warren
Delta axes frequent flier miles for basic economy ticket

Delta axes frequent flier miles for basic economy ticket

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By Kelly Yamanouchi, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #Travel Atlanta airline tries to steer passengers to higher-priced fares Delta Air Lines is removing some benefits from discounted tickets known as basic economy fares in a renewed bid to steer customers to pricier bookings. Travelers who purchase basic economy fares will no longer earn frequent flier miles for fares purchased since Dec. 9 for travel starting Jan. 1, 2022. The Atlanta-based airline also will start charging holders of basic economy fares to change flights, after allowing changes without a fee earlier in the pandemic. Delta has long said that while it sells…
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Dec
20
2021
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Dr. Fauci Comments on Air Travel and Omicron Variant

Dr. Fauci Comments on Air Travel and Omicron Variant

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RICH THOMASELLI | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Travel  #COVID-19 A small piece of optimistic news from the White House’s chief medical advisor. Dr. Anthony Fauci said this week that, right now, he would have no issues getting on a plane and flying despite the fact that the COVID-19 Omicron variant is “spreading very efficiently,” he told CNBC in an interview. “If I had to I would have no problem getting on an airplane. I’m vaccinated. I’m boosted. I know we have to wear a mask on an airplane,” he said during an appearance Friday on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” program. Fauci…
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Dec
19
2021
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Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line to Tighten Mask Rules

Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line to Tighten Mask Rules

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RICH THOMASELLI | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Travel Two major cruise lines, Norwegian and Royal Caribbean, have both tightened their policy on onboard face masks in the wake of a swift-moving Omicron. The COVID-19 variant has forced the cruise companies to now require all passengers to wear masks while they are in indoor areas aboard the ship unless they are eating or drinking. The updated rule goes into effect immediately and will be re-evaluated on January 5, 2002. "We feel it prudent to temporarily add measures and require masks indoors at all times, unless actively eating or drinking," a Royal…
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Dec
18
2021
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Travel Sector’s Labor Shortage Likely To Continue in 2022

Travel Sector’s Labor Shortage Likely To Continue in 2022

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LAURIE BARATTI | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Travel  #Business A new report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals the true extent of staff shortages in America’s Travel & Tourism sector seen over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic’s second year. Conducted in partnership with Oxford Economics, the analysis uncovered a labor shortfall of nearly 700,000 that continued over the course of 2021. While the sector was obviously devastated last year, with only moderate recovery taking place this year, the forecast for the workforce in 2022 is looking slightly better. The figures from WTTC indicate that roughly 480,000 direct-impact Travel &…
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Dec
17
2021
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CDC Distributing Free COVID Tests at Several Major US Airports

CDC Distributing Free COVID Tests at Several Major US Airports

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DONALD WOOD | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Travel  #COVID-19 The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced it has started distributing free COVID-19 home test kits to international travelers arriving at airports in America. According to Reuters.com, CDC officials revealed they began handing out the coronavirus tests on Wednesday at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, Miami International Airport and Chicago O'Hare International Airport. The government agency said it plans to add the free tests to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and four additional unidentified international airports in the coming weeks. While the CDC does not require international travelers arriving in the U.S. to…
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Dec
16
2021
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Delta Makes Plans to Lead Travel Industry Through Next Phase of Recovery

Delta Makes Plans to Lead Travel Industry Through Next Phase of Recovery

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DONALD WOOD | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Travel Delta Air Lines presented its plan on Thursday for leading the air travel industry through the next phase of recovery from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. During an investor meeting at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City. Delta revealed its recovery will be fueled by “an intense focus on customers, the strength of its trusted consumer brand and its values-based, people-centric culture of service.” The airline’s senior leadership team is focused on expanding its platform to create value over the long term through competitive advantages, industry leadership,…
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Dec
15
2021
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American CEO Doug Parker Says Government Aid “Saved the Airline Industry”

American CEO Doug Parker Says Government Aid “Saved the Airline Industry”

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RICH THOMASELLI | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Travel American Airlines CEO Doug Parker is prepared to tell a United States Senate committee on Wednesday that the $54 billion airlines received in COVID-19 aid from the federal government were spent correctly and helped save the fate of U.S. carriers. The three sets of grants and loans “saved the airline industry,” Parker will tell the committee according to prepared remarks seen by Reuters News Service. Parker, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, Southwest CEO Gary Kelly and Delta’s Chief Operating Officer are also scheduled to appear before the Senate on December 15. Airlines…
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Dec
14
2021
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United States’ Passport Ranked as World’s Most Powerful

United States’ Passport Ranked as World’s Most Powerful

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DONALD WOOD | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Travel A new study revealed the United States has the world’s most powerful passport, based on how many countries it allows citizens to access, investment opportunities and quality of life indicators. Immigration investment consultancy firm Global Citizen Solutions released its Global Passport Index on Monday, scoring the passports through a quantitative scoring system across several criteria and categories. The U.S. emerged as the world’s strongest passport with a total score of 96.4, ranking fourth in the investment index, 10th in the enhanced mobility index and 23rd in the quality-of-life index. As for the rest of the…
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Dec
12
2021
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Flight Attendants Nearing Their Breaking Point With Unruly Passengers

Flight Attendants Nearing Their Breaking Point With Unruly Passengers

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LAURIE BARATTI | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Travel   This year’s headlines have been riddled with reports of “unruly passengers” aboard airplanes—a catch-all phrase that’s come to encompass troublesome passenger behavior ranging from a refusal to wear one’s mask to physically attacking flight crew members and sending them into hospital. Just today, a combative Delta Air Lines passenger traveling from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles was reported to have assaulted a crew member and an air marshal in-flight. It's gotten so bad that U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland two weeks ago ordered attorneys across the country to prioritize the prosecution of anyone…
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Dec
11
2021
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People Are Prioritizing Winter Vacations, Majority Sticking To Domestic Travel

People Are Prioritizing Winter Vacations, Majority Sticking To Domestic Travel

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LAURIE BARATTI | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Travel As the world begins speculating about how COVID-19’s new Omicron variantwill impact upcoming travel plans, specialty insurance and assistance company Allianz Partners reveals the results of the first edition of its International Vacation Confidence Index. Its findings indicate that the majority of European and American vacationers still intend to travel this winter, with more than half of all respondents in each of the nine countries surveyed planning to travel. It’s worth noting that, while people clearly intend on traveling this winter, they’re primarily looking to do so domestically. Fifty-seven percent of Americans, 65 percent…
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