In This Edition… UA government agrees on details of a final FAA Reauthorization bill, Brazil delays visa requirement date, Venice now charging entry fee, airline flight service updates, many airport security updates, hotel news, traveler tips and more!
Dans cette édition… Le gouvernement américain accepte les détails d’un projet de loi final sur la réautorisation de la FAA, le Brésil reporte la date de l’obligation de visa, Venise impose désormais un droit d’entrée, des mises à jour sur les services de vols des compagnies aériennes, de nombreuses mises à jour sur la sécurité dans les aéroports, des nouvelles sur les hôtels, des conseils aux voyageurs et plus encore!
dt.com — We’re excited to share important news about Direct Travel’s next chapter and how we plan to take that to a new level across corporate travel, leisure, and meetings and incentives. More
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Travel Weekly — Sen. Rand Paul submitted an amendment designed to counter a new DOT rule requiring ticket agents to pay airline refunds when they are the merchant of record, but no amendments made the cut. Read More
Afar Magazine — Here’s what to know about the forthcoming visa requirement. Read More
Afar Magazine — Here's how the new system works, how much it costs, and the dates when the fee is required. Read More
Travel Pulse — The airline has not yet made an official statement on its service to and from Israel. Read More
Business Travel News — Delta Air Lines on Oct. 26 will restart service between Tampa, Fla., and Amsterdam with daily winter seasonal flights. Read More
Business Travel News Europe — Etihad Airways has five new reciprocal interline partnerships, the carrier announced Friday – Kam Air in Afghanistan, Sky Express in Greece, Rex Airlines in Australia, Jeju Air in South Korea and Myanmar Airways. Read More
Travel Pulse — Delta Air Lines is boosting connectivity to Latin America for this upcoming winter season with new and resuming routes to fresh destinations, resulting in its largest-ever schedule to the region. Read More
BTN Europe — Revamped cabins will be rolled out on additional long-haul destinations this summer. Read More
Business Travel News — Delta Air Lines plans some upcoming traveler experience enhancements, including changes to some check-in and Wi-Fi access procedures. Read More
Afar Magazine — Financial losses have forced the airline to embark on a “network optimization” effort. Read More
Open Jaw — Hard on the heels of WestJet CEO's speech last week stressing the airline's commitment to Edmonton, WestJet celebrated the takeoff of year-round, non-stop flights to codeshare partner Delta's mega-hub Atlanta. Read More
Afar Magazine — This time, the carrier has its sights set on exciting destinations in South America, Africa, and Asia. Read More
Open Jaw — The direct flights from Toronto and Montreal are scheduled to begin this weekend, making them the first Canadian airline to do so. Read More
Business Travel News — On December 1, Delta Air Lines will relaunch service between New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport and Lagos, Nigeria. Read More
Open Jaw — Air Canada has paused proposed changes to its seat selection policy for economy class customers who wait to select a seat at check-in. Read More
Biometric Update — Federal ID initiative for air travel launched after 9/11 set to go into effect next year. Read More
Afar Magazine — The price increase is the first one ever for the Trusted Traveler Program. Read More
Afar Magazine — Enhanced technology allows agents to confirm passengers’ flight details simply by scanning their government-issued ID. Read More
tsa.org — CLEAR will offer TSA PreCheck members additional convenient locations with expanded hours of operation. Read More
Travel Pulse — Security will shut down between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. local time. Read More
U.S. Department of State — Information on current government issued travel warnings and alerts. Read More
Business Travel News — Marriott International will bring its recently christened Four Points Express by Sheraton midscale brand to Japan following the sale of a 14-property Japanese chain to U.S. investment firm KKR. Read More
Afar Magazine — The famous French restaurant guide is rating hotels now with a new key-rating system, similar to its star ratings for restaurants. Only a handful of hotels in New York and California received three keys. Read More
Yahoo Finance — Hyatt has struck a deal with Peloton to feature the fitness company’s bikes and rowing machines at 800 properties. Read More
Meetings & Conventions — Reservations have opened for the 265-room, sustainability-focused Populus Hotel, which will feature a tree-like design and 3,135 square feet of event space. Read More
Afar Magazine — If you’re only opening Google Maps for driving directions, you’re not leveraging the app’s full potential. Read More
Northstar Meetings Group (AP) — With La Niña coming, and a forecast for record-breaking temperatures, an atmospheric scientist explains what this year's storm season could bring. Read More
Travel Pulse — Just in time for summer travel season, Delta Airlines has announced its most comprehensive app update since 2019. Read More
Afar Magazine — It could be dangerous if you try to fish it out yourself. Read More
Afar Magazine — Travelers today are more conscious of their environmental footprint, even if it often seems abstract. But what about the trail of waste travelers create? Read More
Afar Magazine — Here’s which airport was voted No. 1 in the world, and the full list of hubs that made the Skytrax World’s Best Airports list for 2024. Read More