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North America, UpdatesCOVID, Tourism, USA

CDC Adds 16 Destinations to ‘Very High’ Covid-19 Travel Risk List

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added 16 destinations to its "very high" Covid-19 risk level on Monday. According to the CDC, a risk designation of "Level 4:…

North America, UpdatesCOVID, Health, USA

The US Won’t Impose Widespread Lockdowns Again, Despite Spread of Delta Variant

August 2. America’s top doctor on infectious diseases has said the country will not need to undergo another round of widespread lockdowns, despite the rise of the delta variant of…

North America, UpdatesCANADA, Flights, MEXICO

Air Canada Adding More Flights to Punta Cana and Cancun

Air Canada is adding more flights to the Caribbean’s two most popular destinations: Punta Cana and Cancun. Beginning Dec. 5, the carrier will operate two weekly flights between Quebec City…

North America, UpdatesEuropa, Portugal, Spain, USA

U.S. Issues ‘Do Not Travel’ Advisory For Spain And Portugal

July 27. The United States has updated its travel advisory list and has placed more countries on its “Do Not Travel” list, including Spain and Portugal. “Do Not Travel” is…

North America, UpdatesUSA

Britain Is Back: Fully Vaccinated Americans Can Travel Starting Aug. 2

July 29. The U.K. government on July 27 said that as of Aug. 2, fully vaccinated Americans can enter England and Scotland without a mandatory quarantine. They will still need…

North America, UpdatesCANADA, Flights

Delta Increases Flights to Canada

July 26. As Canada reopens, Delta is ramping up operations to its most popular destinations. The airline is adding more than 1,000 seats to the country's biggest markets. Travelers can…

North America, UpdatesFlights, MEXICO, USA

Mexico Aims at Recovering U.S. Aviation Rating

July 26. Mexico has signed an agreement with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aimed at helping the country recover its Category 1 air safety rating, Mexico's ministry of communications…

North America, UpdatesAlaska

Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas Becomes First Big Ship to Sail Alaska

July 21. Serenade of the Seas set sail on Monday, July 19 as the first large cruise ship to head for Alaska since September 2019. The sailing is a milestone…

North America, Restrictions by countryCANADA, USA

Canada Set to Open Borders to Vaccinated Visitors from U.S. on Aug. 9

July 20. Canada will reopen its border to visitors from the U.S. effective Aug. 9 and hopes to allow other foreign nationals in by early September. But the country is…

North America, UpdatesFlights, USA

American Airlines Brings Back 3300 Cabin Crew Amid Strong Demand for Air-Travel

July 16. FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- American Airlines is canceling extended leaves for about 3,300 flight attendants and telling them to come back to work in time for the…