Travel
Pandemic pushes Etihad Airways to $1.7 billion loss for 2020
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways posted on Thursday a core operating loss of $1.7 billion for 2020, more than double the year before due to lower demand and reduced service in the pandemic.
Reuters  ·  11 hours ago  ·  By Reuters Staff
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways reports $1.7 billion loss in 2020
Abu Dhabi’s national carrier Etihad on Thursday reported core operating losses of $1.7 billion in 2020, reflecting the severe toll of the coronavirus pandemic on the long-troubled airline that has lost billions in recent years.
Washington Times  ·  15 hours ago  ·  By Associated Press
Lufthansa Records Historic $6.6 Billion Loss For 2020, Calls For Vaccine Passports To Save Industry
The German carrier, one of Europe’s biggest airlines,Lufthansa cut 20% of its workforce last year.
Forbes  ·  22 hours ago  ·  By Palash Ghosh
British Airways to let passengers do their own Covid tests
Airline passengers will be able to administer their own coronavirus tests under plans to open international travel in time for the peak summer season.British Airways was due to announce today that
www.thetimes.co.uk  ·  22 hours ago  ·  By Graeme Paton, Transport Correspondent
British Airways launches DIY £33 Covid testing for passengers from TODAY – with results in just 20 minutes
BRITISH Airways has launched portable Covid tests for just £33 from today.Passengers will be able to take them with them on holiday, so they can take
The Sun  ·  12 hours ago  ·  By Kara Godfrey
Saudi Arabia to allow international flights to land at Al-Ula airport - SPA
The Saudi Arabia civil aviation authority said on Thursday that it has approved the landing of international flights at Prince Abdul Majeed Bin Abdulaziz Airport in Al-Ula, the state news agency reported.
Reuters  ·  1 hour ago  ·  By Reuters Staff
As the pandemic prompts eco-awareness, the travel industry responds
These travel companies are joining forces to help you go greener.
Washington Post  ·  2 hours ago  ·  By Bailey Berg
Ryanair: Airline to return to Belfast City Airport
The budget airline will offer flights to eight European destinations this summer.
BBC News  ·  9 hours ago  ·  By BBC News
Book a Flight Right Now
No, it’s not quite time to travel yet. But it is time to make a plan.
Slate  ·  11 hours ago  ·  By Shannon Palus
Why Airline Shares Are Down Today
A rally in aviation shares takes a break.
Fool.com  ·  1 hour ago  ·  By Lou Whiteman
San Francisco is reopening indoor dining, gyms and museums
“Thanks to everyone in our City acting responsibly and doing their part, we can take another step towards reopening and beginning our recovery,” San Francisco Mayor London Breed (D) said.
The Hill  ·  4 hours ago
Universal Studios Hollywood to reopen with a food and shopping event
Like other California theme parks, Universal Studios Hollywood can't operate its rides because of state pandemic rules. Its Taste of Universal event will invite people to explore the park.
LA Times  ·  8 hours ago
Frontier Airlines flight attendant notices plane's wing still covered in ice before takeoff
Last week, an attendant on a Frontier Airlines flight taking off from Nashville International Airport noticed a significant amount of snow and ice on the plane’s wing as the aircraft was approaching the runway.
Fox News  ·  1 hour ago  ·  By Michael Hollan
Taking the scenic route through a pandemic
Streets of San Francisco are pleasantly free of traffic
SF Examiner  ·  12 hours ago  ·  By Kelly Dessaint
I paid twice for my airline ticket. Can I get one refunded?
After a mix-up with her cruise line, Ruby Tyson paid for her airline tickets twice. Is there any way to get one of them refunded?
The Boston Globe  ·  7 hours ago
You can see the Northern Lights with holidays from £275pp including flights and hotels
HOLIDAYS to see the Northern Lights have never been so cheap, with a trip to see the natural phenomenon now costing less than £300 per person.The hol
The Sun  ·  10 hours ago  ·  By Kara Godfrey
British Airways has up to £200 off summer holidays – including Malaga, Ibiza, Majorca, Florida & Dubai
BRITISH AIRWAYS HOLIDAYS are offering up to £200 off a selection of summer holidays.It means Brits can save on European holidays and long-haul trips,
The Sun  ·  7 hours ago  ·  By Hannah Hopkins
Holiday parks but not as you know them! New girly pamper weekends and off peak toddler breaks from £15pp
HOLIDAY parks are popular with families wanting an easy holiday, but aren't as tacky as people may think.Many are now offering girly weekend breaks, w
The Sun  ·  5 hours ago  ·  By Kara Godfrey
One in four Airbnb hosts are happy to break Covid restrictions by renting out properties
A quarter of Airbnb owners are happy to break Covid restrictions with some even urging guests to lie about the reason for their stay, an investigation found. Weekend breaks are currently banned.
Daily Mail  ·  6 hours ago  ·  By Antony Thrower
Pupils arriving from red-list countries can self-isolate at boarding schools rather than hotels
The move was green-lit following pressure from parents and headteachers, but requires the children to have travelled straight from the airport in pre-arranged private transport organised by the school.
Daily Mail  ·  9 hours ago  ·  By Tom Pyman
Passenger thrown off JetBlue aircraft for refusing to wear a Covid19 mask
A full plane is forced to land early when a passenger refused to wear a mask amid the current coronavirus pandemic. The other passengers clap when the traveller eventually stands up, with one person saying, 'I hope you get eaten by an alligator'.
Daily Mail  ·  9 hours ago  ·  By Darren Boyle
Buenos Aires Reopens as Virus Surge Forces Sao Paulo to Shut
Buenos Aires Reopens as Virus Surge Forces Sao Paulo to Shut
Newsmax  ·  21 hours ago
Virus Surge Forces Sao Paulo to Shut as Buenos Aires Reopens
SAO PAULO (AP) — A swell of COVID-19 cases is halting samba steps in Brazil's biggest metropolis while Argentina's capital tiptoes its way back to the tango floor.
U.S. News & World Report  ·  21 hours ago
Buenos Aires reopens as virus surge forces Sao Paulo to shut
Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires were a tale of two cities this week, with Brazil’s megalopolis partially shutting down and bracing for possibly the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, while residents of Argentina’s capital were stepping out to movie-theaters and restaurants.
Washington Times  ·  22 hours ago  ·  By MAURICIO SAVARESE and DEBORA REY
CDC adds these popular Caribbean beach destinations to 'high risk' travel list
Antigua and Barbuda, as well as the Dutch Caribbean island Curacao, were both added to the CDC’s list of countries American travelers should avoid, labeling the islands at Level 4 ("COVID-19 Very High").
Fox News  ·  2 hours ago  ·  By Jeanette Settembre
Concerned about the spread of Ebola, CDC lays out new rules for travelers from Congo, Guinea
Beginning March 4, health officials will require travelers from he Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Guinea to provide contact information. Officials will also begin directing flights from those countries to six airports in the U.S.
Washington Post  ·  21 hours ago  ·  By Lori Aratani
With travel options limited, some are swapping vacations for big-ticket toys
While safe travel remains uncertain, some would-be vacationers are spending the money on expensive ways to have fun closer to home.
Washington Post  ·  4 hours ago  ·  By Amanda Loudin
California Adventure event tickets now on sale: Here's the latest Disneyland reopening updates
Disneyland Resort has also become a coronavirus vaccine super site.
CNet  ·  2 hours ago  ·  By Corinne Reichert
Thailand tourism operations want to open international travel to Australians from July 2021
Aussies could travel to Thailand from as early as July 2021 as the Thai Government considers a plan proposed by struggling local tourism operators.
Daily Mail  ·  12 hours ago  ·  By Peter Vincent
World's first space hotel scheduled to open in 2027
Voyager Station is a cruise ship-style hotel built from modules connected into a ring that will rotate to create artificial gravity in orbit.
CNN  ·  11 hours ago  ·  By Francesca Street, CNN
Full list of Wetherspoons pub gardens due to reopen on April 12
The budget pub chain is set to reopen 394 beer and rooftop gardens and patios across England when lockdown restrictions are relaxed.
METRO  ·  6 hours ago  ·  By Siba Jackson
Carnival, Norwegian Cruise, United, American Airlines Stocks Surge On Vaccine Rollout, Hopes For Return To Normal
Both the cruise and airline industry were battered by the pandemic in 2020, resulting in massive losses.
Forbes  ·  22 hours ago  ·  By Palash Ghosh
Cruise ships are being scrapped as the industry struggles to ride out the pandemic
The global cruise industry has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Thousands were taken ill on board and all shipping came to a halt.
Business Insider  ·  45 minutes ago  ·  By Robert Leslie, Noah Lewis, Claire Price
'A monstrous mistake': Remembering the ugliest thing San Francisco ever built
The plan was simple: Connect the city's famous bridges with a freeway. What could go...
SF Gate  ·  5 hours ago  ·  By Andrew Chamings
Southwest Donates 7,500 Roundtrip Flights To People Who Need Medical Care
Southwest Airlines announced Tuesday that it donated 7,500 roundtrip flights to people who need specialized and life-changing medical care.
The Daily Caller  ·  7 hours ago
A Revamped Classic Virginia Hotel Reopens This Summer
Keswick Hall will debut a new wing and the South’s first Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurant.
Forbes  ·  22 hours ago  ·  By Jennifer Kester
Hotel and lodging group: Illinois’ lack of clarity on reopening will have long-term consequence
An advocate for Illinois’ hotel and lodging industry says while other states are opening up more fully, the lack of clarity from Gov. J.B. Pritzker on when Illinois will open up will have lasting consequences.
Washington Examiner  ·  6 hours ago
East Devon car parks could become outdoor cinemas
The council is hoping to bring in more cash from car parks at off-peak times.
BBC News  ·  3 hours ago  ·  By BBC News
Pubs without gardens will be able to use car parks and terraces from April 12
Pubs, restaurants and cafes can customers in car parks, terraces and the street due to relaxed licensing laws after the Covid lockdown.
METRO  ·  11 hours ago  ·  By James Hockaday
McDonald's restaurants in Texas and Mississippi to keep dining rooms closed, require masks
Despite Texas and Mississippi recently deciding to rescind statewide mask mandates and allow businesses to reopen at 100% capacity, McDonald’s will continue to enforce its COVID-19 protocols. This means that customers in these states will still be required to wear masks and dining rooms will continue to remain closed.
Fox News  ·  3 hours ago  ·  By Michael Hollan
Coronavirus Today: Homelessness, hotels and public health
Researchers in San Francisco welcomed homeless people with coronavirus infections into isolation hotels. The program helped reduce the virus’ spread.
LA Times  ·  19 hours ago
'Fortnite' Collect Cookbooks from Pleasant Park Locations For Week 14 Challenges
"Fortnite'' players must collect Cookbooks from Pleasant Park and Craggy Cliffs to complete their Week 14 Challenges. In this guide, we'll reveal where four books are located.
Newsweek  ·  8 hours ago
Union leader says PPP loans to hotels 'never trickled down to the workers'
The leader of a hotel workers union in southern California and Arizona says the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to major hotels “never trickled down to the workers.”
The Hill  ·  2 hours ago  ·  By Justine Coleman
Dr. Oz details saving man's life at Newark airport: 'It is a true miracle'
Dr. Mehmet Oz saved a man's life at Newark Liberty International Airport on Monday.
Fox News  ·  7 hours ago  ·  By Melissa Roberto
Marriott To Pay A Half-Day’s Wage To Employees Who Get The Covid-19 Vaccine
The world's largest hospitality group thinks vaccinations are the key to rebooting travel.
Forbes  ·  22 hours ago  ·  By Suzanne Rowan Kelleher
Marriott to pay employees to get vaccinated
The Marriott hotel chain will begin issuing four hours of pay to all hotel employees who get a coronavirus vaccine.
The Hill  ·  29 minutes ago  ·  By Cameron Jenkins
Would you pay $1,500 for this ‘mystery flight’ to an unknown location?
Australian airway Qantas announced Wednesday that it’s launching a “mystery flight weekend adventures” program for flyers who want to be surprised by their destination.
New York Post  ·  4 hours ago
Take a look inside this super jet that could take you from London to New York in 90 minutes
A new supersonic jet could take passengers from London to New York in just 90 minutes.
METRO  ·  10 hours ago  ·  By Lizzie Thomson
Sands selling Las Vegas casino to bet big on Asia
The gaming giant is offloading the Venetian in a $6.25bn deal to invest in Singapore and Macau.
BBC News  ·  19 hours ago  ·  By By Justin Harper
Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the day
Shares of Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. shed 2.40% to $15.84 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around poor trading session for the stock market, with the...
MarketWatch  ·  27 minutes ago  ·  By MarketWatch Automation
Singapore Airlines frequent flyer members hit in third-party data security breach
Data belonging to 580,000 Krisflyer and PPS members have been compromised in a cybersecurity attack that hit air transport IT company SITA, making Singapore Airlines the second carrier in the week to report a data breach.
ZDnet  ·  6 hours ago  ·  By Eileen Yu
SITA says its airline passenger system was hit by a data breach
The aviation IT giant serves around 90% of the world's airlines.
TechCrunch  ·  5 hours ago
US Calls German Warship’s Plan to Sail South China Sea Support for Rules-Based Order
The US hailed plans by Germany to sail a warship across the South China Sea, calling it welcome ...
NTD  ·  5 hours ago
What we know about Joby Aviation, eVTOL startup valued at $6.6 billion
Joby is on track to launch passenger flights in the next three years as it nears certification from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Business Insider  ·  5 hours ago  ·  By Thomas Pallini
The San Jose Barracuda's unforgettable 2021 road trip: COVID delays, travel frights and frozen pizzas
Hear from players, coaches and staff of the Sharks' AHL affiliate, following a two-month saga that exemplifies the uniqueness of 2020-21.
www.espn.com  ·  10 hours ago  ·  By Emily Kaplan
Miami is bracing for a flood of spring break travelers as hotel bookings soar
Miami hotels are seeing 90% occupancy rates during weekends through spring break. However, this year's vacation will look a bit different.
Business Insider  ·  1 hour ago  ·  By Brittany Chang
Visitor Center, Museum Reopen at Mill Springs Battlefield
NANCY, Ky. (AP) — Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument in southcentral Kentucky has reopened its visitor center and museum.
U.S. News & World Report  ·  12 hours ago  ·  By Associated Press
Visitor center, museum reopen at Mill Springs Battlefield
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument in southcentral Kentucky has reopened its visitor center and museum.
Washington Times  ·  17 hours ago  ·  By Associated Press
Millions of Americans Remain Under Coronavirus Restrictions as Border Crossers Testing Positive Travel in U.S.
Americans remain under business restrictions and quarantine requirements as foreign nationals testing positive are traveling freely.
Breitbart News  ·  22 hours ago  ·  By John Binder
Florida: Nintendo theme park in Orlando delayed by 2 years | Fortune
Universal Studios' Epic Universe theme park, which will feature Super Nintendo World, is planned to open in 2025 in Orlando, Florida.
Fortune  ·  2 hours ago
Despite Covid, Mexico lets tourists in speedily
Even as other countries institute airport testing, tracing and mandatory isolation, Mexico has almost no measures to limit travelers or test for Covid.
NBC News  ·  6 hours ago
The T List: Five Things We Recommend This Week
Shiona Turini’s beauty secrets, a boutique hotel in Oaxaca — and more.
New York Times  ·  8 hours ago
4 city people who moved to Tulsa for $10,000 have no regrets
Tulsa Remoters swapped cramped city apartments for cheaper houses, and many plan to stay after their year-long commitment and the pandemic end.
Business Insider  ·  4 hours ago  ·  By Perri Ormont Blumberg
The SPAC attack comes to Europe, with London and Amsterdam vying for supremacy post-Brexit | Fortune
London and Amsterdam are pulling out all the stops to become Europe's preferred destination for so-called blank-check SPAC IPOs.
Fortune  ·  3 hours ago
Juneau Officials Revise COVID-19 Travel, Testing Rules
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Juneau city leaders have approved changes to local COVID-19 testing requirements for travelers, including waiving a $250 testing fee for non-resident travelers who are tested at the airport and exempting “fully vaccinated” individuals from strict social distancing after testing.
U.S. News & World Report  ·  7 hours ago  ·  By Associated Press
Juneau officials revise COVID-19 travel, testing rules
Juneau city leaders have approved changes to local COVID-19 testing requirements for travelers, including waiving a $250 testing fee for non-resident travelers who are tested at the airport and exempting “fully vaccinated” individuals from strict social distancing after testing.
Washington Times  ·  12 hours ago  ·  By Associated Press
Twin Peaks won't go entirely car-free, SFMTA opts for compromise instead
The area surrounding one of the city’s most iconic vistas now has an idea of its...
SF Gate  ·  22 hours ago  ·  By Tessa McLean, SFGATE
Golden Gate Park Ferris wheel wins four-year extension
Despite concerns raised by environmental group and many residents, San Francisco’s 150-foot tall, illuminated Ferris wheel will keep on turning in Golden Gate Park for another four years after the Historic Preservation Commission approved the proposal Wednesday.
SF Examiner  ·  23 hours ago  ·  By Joshua Sabatini
Rates relief for pubs and restaurants offers only a short-term remedy, say critics
Pubs, restaurants and retailers have been given further support with the extension of VAT cuts and business rates relief, although critics have argued that the rates holiday is an attempt by the
www.thetimes.co.uk  ·  22 hours ago  ·  By Ashley Armstrong, Dominic Walsh
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