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Articles tagged “white house”

Tourism

Travel Lobby Groups Urge White House to Shift to Endemic-Focused Policies

This is probably not the focus of the White House right now given what is playing out on the global stage but it will be interesting to see how the Biden administration responds to these frustrated groups of travel lobbyists.

Tom Lowry | 2 years ago

Travel Lobby Groups Urge White House to Shift to Endemic-Focused Policies

Airlines

Airlines Want White House to Stop Pre-Departure Testing for U.S. Arrivals

Flying is still with synonymous with virus transmission, and it probably won't matter who petitions for an end to pre-departure testing requirements for vaccinated international passengers, the U.S. is unlikely to budge for some time.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 2 years ago

Airlines Want White House to Stop Pre-Departure Testing for U.S. Arrivals

Coronavirus

U.S. Puts Tougher Covid Test Requirements on Inbound Flyers Over Omicron Spread

New regulations won't be welcomed by the travel industry, and airlines in particular, so soon after the country reopened its borders on Nov. 8.

Matthew Parsons and Edward Russell, Skift | 2 years ago

U.S. Puts Tougher Covid Test Requirements on Inbound Flyers Over Omicron Spread

Airlines

U.S. Now Faces Push for Domestic Air Travelers to Show Proof of Vaccine or Negative Test

Some lawmakers say they want to avoid a "devastating winter surge" of coronavirus, but it's doubtful there'll be enough support that reverses Americans' freedom to fly.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 2 years ago

U.S. Now Faces Push for Domestic Air Travelers to Show Proof of Vaccine or Negative Test

Coronavirus

U.S. Will Reopen to Vaccinated International Air and Land Travelers Starting November 8

Welcome news for the industry with a firm date in place now. Let the bookings commence.

Lebawit Lily Girma, Edward Russell, and Matthew Parsons, Skift | 2 years ago

U.S. Will Reopen to Vaccinated International Air and Land Travelers Starting November 8

Airlines

Southwest Will Now Require Employees to Be Vaccinated, Following Others

United Airlines set the example, now Southwest has told employees they must their submit vaccination status and documentation next month, ahead of a Dec 8. deadline. Expect more carriers to follow.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 2 years ago

Southwest Will Now Require Employees to Be Vaccinated, Following Others

Coronavirus

U.S. Department of Transportation Is Still Investigating 18 Carriers Over Ticket Refund Complaints

It's still new territory, dealing with the financial fallout of mass government-imposed travel restrictions, and airline bankruptcies thrown into the mix. This will take years.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 2 years ago

U.S. Department of Transportation Is Still Investigating 18 Carriers Over Ticket Refund Complaints

Tourism

Lifting U.S. Restrictions on European Travelers Now Being Considered by President Biden

The phrase being used is a sustainable reopening. Unfortunately, the only thing sustainable about much of Europe at the moment is the continuing rise in infections. Biden's final call may well be delayed.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 2 years ago

Lifting U.S. Restrictions on European Travelers Now Being Considered by President Biden

Airlines

How U.S. Travel Policies Change in the Biden-Harris Era

On day one, travel executives will see policies from White House that will give them renewed hope that the world will be more open and soon safer from a deadly pandemic. Four contentious years will be in the past and a steadiness returned from which to rebuild a devastated industry.

Skift | 3 years ago

How U.S. Travel Policies Change in the Biden-Harris Era

Tourism

Trump Administration May Lift Europe and Brazil Travel Restrictions to U.S.

The world, including Europe, is in the grip of a new surge of coronavirus cases. The decision would give the airlines a boost, but is this really a prudent call at this time?

David Shepardson, Reuters | 3 years ago

Trump Administration May Lift Europe and Brazil Travel Restrictions to U.S.