Passengers on Royal Caribbean International’s Quantum of the Seas, which launched service from Singapore on Dec. 1, have been treated to one of the line’s original productions, “Show…
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Sunday was no day of rest at U.S. airports
The TSA screened nearly 1.3 million people Sunday, the most in a single day since the Covid-19 pandemic began.Sunday also marked sixth day in the last 10 in which the screeners’ numbers have exc…
Covid-19 sets aviation growth back two decades
Global aviation data firm Cirium has released its annual Airline Insights Review which reveals the shocking impact on aviation of worldwide Covid-19 travel restrictions.The report shows that the pande…
Carnival Cruise Line welcomes Mardi Gras to fleet
Carnival Cruise Line has taken delivery of its highly anticipated new ship, Mardi Gras, in a live virtual signing ceremony at the Meyer Turku Shipyard in Turku, Finland.When Mardi Gras begins guest op…
New Covid test requirements for U.K.-U.S. flights
Delta and joint venture partner Virgin Atlantic will require all customers flying to the U.S. from the U.K. to show proof of a negative Covid-19 test prior to departure.In addition, British Airways be…
Bermuda partners with Costco on Covid testing
The Bermuda Tourism Authority and the government of Bermuda have teamed up with U.S. wholesale chain Costco to provide Covid-19 testing that will soon be available to Bermuda-bound travelers.The tests…
Updated: Travel industry lauds stimulus bill as much-needed step
The U.S. Travel Association called a nearly $1 trillion, pandemic-era economic relief bill “desperately needed,” but it said the travel industry will need more.“Washington is deliver…
Lindblad Expeditions spearheads Galapagos relief effort
Lindblad Expeditions and Island Conservation have launched the Galapagos Island Relief Fund to provide financial assistance for island residents, 80% of who depend on tourism and have been financially…
Century Cruises is building a third megaship for the Yangtze
Century Cruises this week announced it is building a third 650-passenger ship to sail China’s Yangtze River.The Century Oasis, scheduled to debut in March 2022, will be the ninth ship in the com…
Frontier Airlines upgrades should sit well with flyers
Frontier Airlines will fly new seats on aircraft scheduled for delivery beginning in March.The seats, produced by the seat-design manufacturing company Recaro, will be featured on the 156 Airbus narro…