The pent up demand for air travel doesn’t seem to be materializing the way airlines hoped it would. U.S. carriers are preparing for drastic staffing reductions once the federal assistance …
Coronavirus
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Right around the time that the World Health Organization declared coronavirus to be a worldwide pandemic, many people in the United States looked to China quite a bit to get …
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Every few days we read another story about someone who refuses to wear a mask on a plane. Recently it was some guy on an American flight who wore his …
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Every aspect (well, except this one) of the travel industry is hurting thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Airlines, airports, hotels, attractions, travel agents, tours, cruises and even travel bloggers are …
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Travel
Do Quarantine Rules Apply If You’re Flying & Just Making A Connection?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhile we’re in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the United States has become something of a pariah, with very few countries willing to allow Americans to enter. Our number …
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Travel
Attention Americans! The Bahamas Is Closed To Us Again (Except For This Loophole)
by joehegby joehegThe Bahamas has tried to control the novel coronavirus on its islands to the best of their ability. As a country that’s still recovering from a devastating hurricane in 2019, …
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Airlines
American Airlines’ CEO Says: “Let’s Go Fly, For God’s Sake!”
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe coronavirus pandemic had practically wrecked the travel industry. Right now, either your travel-related business is losing money, or you can’t work for your company because it’s closed or downsized, …
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Weekly Recap
Tales Of Losing Global Entry Status, Is It Worth The Effort To Get Marriott Platinum Status?, Why Being Below 5/24 Isn’t That Great
by joehegby joehegHappy Sunday to all of our travel friends, both near and far. Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, …
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Weekly Recap
Complaining Passenger Got What He Deserved, Air NZ Can’t Sell Tix Until Gov’t Solves New Problem, Airline Alliances Join To Help Passengers
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHello, travel friends and happy Saturday. Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we really liked and …
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has extended its no sail order for all cruise ships departing from the U.S. The order had been set to expire on …