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American Airlines and JetBlue advance strategic alliance

Friday, Jan 15, 2021

American Airlines and JetBlue announced their strategic alliance is moving ahead following review by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Both carriers will begin implementing key aspects of ...

England introduces mandatory Covid-19 testing for all travelers entering the UK

Thursday, Jan 14, 2021

As of this week, inbound passengers to England by plane, boat, or train will be required to show proof of a negative Covid-19 test taken within 72 of flight departure. Passengers arriving from...

CDC expands negative Covid-19 test requirement to all air passengers entering the United States

Wednesday, Jan 13, 2021

Effective January 26, 2021 all air passengers entering the United States will be required to show proof of a negative Covid-19 test taken within 72 hours of flight departure or proof of recovery...

TSA utilizing technology to reduce literal touch points at airport screening

Tuesday, Jan 05, 2021

In an effort to protect staff and benefit travelers during the Covid-19 pandemic, TSA has sped up the deployment of 3-D screening systems and automated ID authentication scanners to reduce the...

Marriott International launches optional Covid-19 testing service for meetings and events

Monday, Jan 04, 2021

Marriott International is piloting an optional health package at its’ Gaylord Hotel properties in FL, TN, TX, and CO as part of the brand’s ‘Connect with Confidence’ program. Starting in January...

United States to require negative Covid-19 test for anyone traveling from the United Kingdom

Sunday, Jan 03, 2021

On Thursday, December 24th the CDC announced it will require all air passengers traveling from the UK to provide a negative Covid-19 test within 72 hours of departure. This additional measure is...

United Airlines issues flight waivers due to Covid-19 outbreak in DIA air traffic control tower

Thursday, Dec 17, 2020

Due to a Covid-19 outbreak in the air traffic control tower at Denver International Airport (DIA) causing staffing issues and cleaning closures, United Airlines is allowing customers traveling to,...

IATA slated to launch Covid-19 app to safely verify personal health credentials during travel

Wednesday, Dec 16, 2020

The International Air Transport Association is slated to launch an app that would allow passengers to seamlessly have their health credentials verified in a safe and privacy-protected manner...

First Nor'easter of 2020

Tuesday, Dec 15, 2020

The first Nor'easter of 2020 is set to hit the mid-Atlantic & Northeast states on December 16 & 17 bringing heavy snow and a winter storm watch. Cain has generated reports to determine who may be...

NY Governor Cuomo announces new entry guidelines - Option to “Test Out” of mandatory 14-day quarantine

Monday, Nov 02, 2020

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced new guidelines Saturday, October 31st that allow travelers to “test out” of the mandatory 14-day quarantine. The new guidelines take effect November 4th,...

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