President Biden has issued 42 executive orders since taking office, and among them one that mandates wearing masks in federal facilities, but that changes little in travel. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Details: New Federal Mask Mandate On Airplanes
Late on Friday night, the Centers for Disease Control issued its new rule for wearing masks on airlines. Let’s breakdown the new rule. New Federal Mask Mandate On Airplanes The new CDC order, also issued under the authority of...
United Airlines “How’s My Flight Tracking” Option In App
United Airlines is adding a new feature called “How’s My Flight Tracking” to its mobile app which will allow guests to track several elements of their flight in real-time. New United Airlines “How’s My Flight Tracking” Option In App...
China Says COVID-19 Anal Test More Accurate Than Nose Or Throat Method
We’ve faced so many indignities over the last year due to COVID-19. China now says that a COVID-19 anal test is more accurate than throat or nose swabs. Might we soon need an anal test in order to travel?...
Will Biden Keep Trump’s New Air Force One Livery?
Asked twice this week about whether President Biden would keep the new Air Force One livery unveiled by President Trump, the answer was consistent: it’s too early to think about it. Will Biden Keep Classic Air Force One Livery?...
United Airlines “Ready To Partner” With Biden Administration
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is ready to partner with the Biden Administration and sees three broad areas of potential cooperation. United Airlines Embraces Biden Administration Acknowledging the new administration on his social media channels, Kirby expressed his desire...
Marine Confronts Trump Supporter At Atlanta Airport, Calls Him A Terrorist
A confrontation between a US Marine and a Trump supporter at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport demonstrates the deep fissures in American society that will take much to overcome. Trump Supporter Confronted At ATL Airport, Called Terrorist By Marine WGCL-TV...
U.S. Will Require COVID-19 Test For All Arriving International Travelers, Including U.S. Citizens
The Wall Street Journal notes that the United States is expected to require all international airline travelers to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test prior to boarding an international flight to the USA starting later this month. USA...
BREAKING: Sriwijaya Air 737 Crashes In Indonesia
A Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500 is missing in Indonesia with witnesses reporting a fiery explosion just minutes after takeoff. Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500 Missing In Indonesia After Crash Sriwijaya Air SJ182 was scheduled to fly from Jakarta (CGK) to...
Flight Attendants Union Wants Trump Protestors Banned From Airlines
The leader of the powerful Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) wants Trump protestors who stormed the U.S. Capitol yesterday banned from commercial airlines. AFA Wants Trump Protestors Banned From Airlines Yesterday, the U.S. Capitol was invaded for the first...
Qatar Airways A Big Winner As Gulf Blockade Ends
The 2017 Gulf Blockade is over, with Qatar Airways a huge beneficiary of this diplomatic breakthrough. Gulf Blockade Over, A Win For Qatar Airways Raising alarm over an increasingly cozy relationship between Qatar and Iran, several Gulf nations enacted...
Aviation Reinsurance Rates Up To 250% Higher In 2021
With the industry still reeling from the aftermath of two Boeing 737 MAX crashes, aviation reinsurance rates are up by as much as 250% in 2021. Aviation Reinsurance Rates Rise In 2021 The 737 MAX is now back in...
When Will New Stimulus Checks Arrive?
Despite a veto threat if Congress did not include $2,000 direct payments to Americans, President Donald Trump ultimately signed the $900 billion coronavirus relief bill. When can you expect to see the $600 in your bank account? Expect New...
Another European Flag Carrier Ceases Operations
Montenegro Airlines has ceased operations after the country’s government refused to extend a financial lifeline to the beleaguered carrier. Official: Montenegro Airlines Ceased Operations Founded in 1994 by Yugoslavia, Montenegro Airlines first took off in 1997 and has served...
FAQs: Air Passengers From UK Will Require Negative COVID-19 Test To Enter USA
All inbound passengers from the United Kingdom will be required to present a negative COVID-19 ahead of their trip to the United States. The new mandate from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) will take effect on Monday, December...
Israeli Travelers Race To Avoid Strict New Quarantine Measures
Israeli airlines are launching a massive airlift ahead of strict new quarantine measures set to begin on Wednesday. Israelis from the around world are rushing home in order to avoid mandatory hotel stays upon arrival. New Israeli Quarantine Measures...
Another Massive Bailout To US Airlines While Most Workers Get Bupkis…
The US Congress has just handed US airlines $15 billion in so-called “payroll support” as part of a new $900 billion stimulus bill. The math is alarming, especially considering that many Americans actually suffering will receive a pittance. US...
As More Nations Ban Travel From UK, Will USA Follow?
The list of nations banning travel from the United Kingdom is growing, with Canada now on the list. Will the United States also ban travel from the UK out of an abundance of caution over the new highly-infectious “mutant”...
Mystery Surrounds Death On United Airlines
On Monday, a passenger died on United Airlines Flight 591 from Orlando to Los Angeles. Questions as to whether he died with COVID-19 persist and remain unanswered, although it seems likely that was the case. Passenger Dies On United Airlines...
Ironic: Airline Customer Satisfaction Reaches All-Time High
It appears that the pandemic has produced an interesting side effect according to a new survey: happy airline passengers. Survey Says: Airline Passengers Are HAPPY In The Pandemic Era Airline passengers do have a lot of be thankful for...
