News - MDamericas

Southwest Airlines CEO Apologizes for Weekend Travel Mess

October 12. Southwest CEO Gary Kelly apologized to the tens of thousands of passengers who were stranded at U.S. airports over the weekend due to widespread flight cancellations. "I want…

South America, UpdatesAirlines, ARGENTINA, BRAZIL, CHILE, COLOMBIA

Air Canada Resumes Flights to Argentina, Colombia, Brazil and Chile

October 14. Air Canada today announced increased service to several key South American destinations as the airline continues to rebuild its global network from its Toronto and Montreal hubs. Service…

Caribbean Islands, UpdatesCOVID, Health

Covid-19 in the Caribbean: Delta Varient Spoils “Reopening Party”

October 8. Although Covid-19 cases are declining considerably elsewhere in Latin America, some countries in the Caribbean are seeing a sudden surge in the number of new infections. Barbados is…

Caribbean Islands, UpdatesCOSTA RICA, Tourism

Costa Rica Nearly Recovers Pre-pandemic U.S. Visitors in September

October 12. In September, Costa Rica’s airports received 46,804 tourists from the United States, representing 93.3% of the amount registered for the same month in 2019, according to Tourism Board…

South America, UpdatesAirlines, ARGENTINA

Back And Busy: Aerolineas Argentinas Resumes International Flights

October 12. Aerolíneas Argentinas is looking to restore its international connectivity after more than a year and a half operating only a few routes and flights due to the many…

North America, UpdatesAirlines, USA

Delta Air Lines Returns to Profit

October 14. Delta Air Lines returned to the black over the summer in a “milestone” in the US carrier’s recovery. Adjusted pre-tax income of $216 million was still 90% down…

North America, UpdatesCOVID, Health, Vaccination

Covid News: J.&J. Recipients May Be Better Off With Other Boosters

October 13. People who received a Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine may be better off with a booster shot from Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech, according to preliminary data from a federal…

North America, Restrictions by countryCOVID, Regulations COVID-19, USA

US to Reopen Borders to Fully Vaccinated Travelers from 33 Countries

October 13. After a 19-month closure, the United States is set to reopen its land borders for nonessential travel from Mexico and Canada to fully vaccinated travelers in early November.…

Caribbean Islands, UpdatesDominican Republic, Tourism

Dominican Republic Tourist Arrivals Set an All-Time Record

The Dominican Republic just set an all-time tourism record. Last month was the best September for tourist arrivals in the history fo the country — with more visitors than in…

Restrictions by country, South AmericaCHILE, Regulations COVID-19

Chile Updates Entry Requirements, Easing Entry for Foreign Visitors

October 8. Chile welcomed travelers from around the world this past Oct. 1 after over a year and a half with closed borders and restrictions. Since then, government authorities have…