Hotel, restaurant and travel businesses reliant on a membership-based model have adapted in the wake of the pandemic, going into overdrive to justify their value and offering customers increased flexi…
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Middle seats to remain off-limits on Alaska, JetBlue
Alaska and JetBlue have both extended middle seat blocking into October.Alaska will block middle seats through Oct. 31, while JetBlue will offer the same physical distancing guarantee through at least…
A supersonic aircraft is in the works from Virgin Galactic
Virgin Galactic unveiled an initial design concept for a supersonic passenger aircraft, which it expects to fly at approximately Mach 3, and has entered into an agreement with engine marker Rolls Royc…
After restarting in June, some Hurtigruten crew test positive for Covid-19
Hurtigruten, one of the first cruise lines to resume service this summer, has reported a Covid-19 outbreak on one of the cruise ships that has been operating coastal Norway itineraries since June.The …
Johnson appointed chief medical officer with Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Group has named Calvin Johnson as global head, public health and chief medical officer.In this new role, Johnson will lead global health and wellness policy, manage its public health a…
American Airlines reports huge loss for second quarter
American Airlines has reported a pre-tax loss of $2.7 billion for the second quarter of financial 2020.Coupled with a ‘worst ever’ loss of $1.6 billion reported by United Airlines earlier …
Rocky Mountaineer scraps whole of 2020 season
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, and continued government travel and health restrictions, Rocky Mountaineer will suspend the remainder of its 2020 travel season.This will include all departures t…
Royal Caribbean suspends construction of the largest cruise ship, “Wonder of the Seas”
Royal Caribbean International has delayed the construction of the world’s largest cruise ship as the coronavirus pandemic continues.“The construction of Wonder of the Seas has been delayed…
Jamaica tightens restrictions on United States travellers
Jamaica has announced revised measures for international travellers visiting the island.All visitors will still be required to complete an online travel authorisation, while arrivals from a number of …
Travel advisors put ‘boots on the ground’ at Mexico resorts
Can one party like a rock star in the age of social distancing?Travel advisors who have recently visited all-inclusive resorts in Mexico say that although properties are taking their new health and sa…