Category: Breaking Travel News
65% of US airline passengers support vaccine passports
If the FAA decided to implement a vaccine passport program, nearly one in 10 travelers would be barred from boarding the plane. - eTurboNews | ... Read More
Middle East’s largest Exhibition and Convention Center names new GM
Dr. Debbie Kristiansen appointed General Manager of the new Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Center, due to open in 2022. - eTurboNews | Trends | ... Read More
Six Aeroflot pilots refuse COVID-19 jabs, suspended without pay
Six pilots working for Russia's main international airline have been grounded and suspended from duty under rules allowing companies to effectively dismiss staff who refuse ... Read More
No radar? No problem! Kabul Airport reopens for domestic flights
Kabul airport is operating without radar or navigation systems, making it difficult to resume international civilian flights. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More
New Airbus Single-Aisle Airspace cabin adds comfort to Lufthansa flights
Lufthansa has once again made a choice of innovation and passenger appeal, raising the bar for the flying public at large to experience next-level, Airbus ... Read More
Farewell Le Professionnel: Iconic French star Jean-Paul Belmondo dies
Belmondo’s films were collectively viewed more than 130 million times at the cinema. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More
730 bras and panties: Serial underwear thief arrested in Japan
The seemingly uncanny case of underwear theft is actually not so uncommon in Japan. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More
Europe’s summer air travel recovery fails
The countries which fared worst were those which rely more on long haul tourism, such as France and Italy and those which imposed the most ... Read More
WTTC responds to the latest recommendations from the EU
Ministers and international decision makers in the public center change travel restrictions on a daily basis. A lack of global cooperation and the lack of ... Read More
32 killed, 20 injured as bus falls off cliff in Peru
Road accidents are common in Peru due to speeding motorists, poorly maintained highways, a lack of road signs and poor traffic safety enforcement. - eTurboNews ... Read More
Mobile check-ins are coming back on Lufthansa flights
During mobile check-in, the QR codes of the paper certificates can now be scanned and thus checked quickly and conveniently. - eTurboNews | Trends | ... Read More
How Safe Are We Twenty Years after September 11? Sobering!
Travel today is a great deal harder than it was twenty years ago. In fact, the travel industry has changed so much and so rapidly ... Read More
Travel demand is back but still far below pre-COVID levels
A recovery of international travel needs governments to restore the freedom to travel - at a minimum, vaccinated travelers should not face restrictions. - eTurboNews ... Read More
Restrictions eased in Bangkok as COVID numbers fall 30%
Patrons will now not need to be fully vaccinated and/or pass a COVID-19 test to dine in at eateries and restaurants in dark-red zones. - ... Read More
Portugal remains open to US travelers despite EU advisory
Portugal has confirmed that discretionary, non-essential travel is still allowed, provided visitors present a negative COVID-19 test result at boarding and entry into the country. ... Read More
Most and least expensive US vacation destinations
With travel restrictions still in full swing, more Americans than ever are choosing to vacation close to home. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More
European airlines are bracing for difficult winter season
During what is traditionally the offseason in Europe, the pandemic is likely to make operating conditions difficult. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More
Boeing announces changes to its Board of Directors
Boeing elects David L. Joyce to Board of Directors; Admiral Edmund P. Giambastiani Jr. to retire from Board. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More
New tough checks for Prague Airport international arrivals
Until further notice, the changes implemented at both Prague Airport terminals will affect tourists as well as citizens of the Czech Republic and the EU+ ... Read More
Taliban ready to restart Kabul airport operations ‘in few days’
The United States finished the evacuation of civilians from Kabul and their entire mission in Afghanistan on August 30. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel ... Read More
Flights from Moscow to Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh on Aeroflot now
According to announced schedule, Aeroflot will operate one flight from Moscow to Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh daily, starting from October 1, 2021. - eTurboNews | ... Read More
COVID-19 is killing American business travel
Despite an uptick in leisure travel over the summer, the new survey highlights the dim outlook for business travel and events, which account for more ... Read More
Key West cancels 2021 Fantasy Fest Parade
Signature events like the Headdress Ball and Pet Masquerade are still planned, and there will be plenty of individual masquerade parties and other festival favorites to enjoy. - eTurboNews | ... Read More
Europe lifts travel restrictions for some countries, blacklists others
European Council updates the list of countries, special administrative regions and other entities and territorial authorities for which travel restrictions should be lifted. - eTurboNews ... Read More
US State Department: Do not travel to Canada
The latest travel advisory issued by the US State Department, upgraded Canada to Level 3, which says 'Reconsider travel'. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More
Hotel profits climb, but will it remain that way?
The hotel industry remains fragile, dodging each and every new impediment thrown its way. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More
Get out of South Lake Tahoe, a favorite among visitors
The fire has destroyed nearly 500 structures, injured five people, and burned more than 177,000 acres, according to data from Cal Fire. - eTurboNews | ... Read More
FAA bans all US airlines from flying over Afghanistan
Any US civil aircraft operator that wants to fly into/out of or over Afghanistan must receive prior authorization from the FAA. - eTurboNews | Trends ... Read More
Entire California city evacuated amid burning resorts and fire tornadoes
The fire has destroyed nearly 500 structures, injured five people, and burned more than 177,000 acres, according to data from Cal Fire. - eTurboNews | ... Read More
Multilateral Leaders Taskforce on COVID-19: A crisis of vaccine inequity
The heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, World Health Organization and World Trade Organization met with the leaders of the African Vaccine ... Read More