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United is permanently getting rid of its $200 fee to change flights for most Economy and premium cabin tickets for flights within the USA. The airline also is dropping its $75 fee to fly stand-by. The fee changes also applies to flights to and from Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. In some cases,
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Travel Technology: The world’s first certified aircraft powered by electricity has flown into the history books in Switzerland. The two-seater Pipistrel Velis Electro is used mainly for basic pilot training. It completed its maiden flight over a village near Fribourg, in western Switzerland. The cruising speed reportedly is 90 knots (166 km/h) and maximum autonomy
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If you want to get away, most of the Caribbean is open again for tourism, and US-based airlines including American, Delta,Jet Blue and United resuming service to several island destinations. Be aware of new travel rules. Most Caribbean destinations are requiring visitors to fill out a pre-arrival Travel Form and show proof of a negative
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JetBlue isn’t about to change its name to JetGreen, but new sustainability efforts are enhancing its reputation as an eco-friendly brand with a commitment to the environment. Starting in July 2020, Jetblue becomes the first US airline to pledge to offset all the carbon produced by its domestic flights. To do this, it has partnered
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Delta is suspending service to eleven airports in the United States and one in Canada starting in late June. The airports all are in what’s called “secondary” cities, which means smaller airports within 90 minutes of larger ones. Delta says the decision is part of its attempt to help lower costs as it navigates the
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Fat chance getting your money back for a flight that’s been cancelled, or which you have cancelled because you can’t travel now because of the Coronavirus pandemic, especially if you purchased a lower-cost non-refundable ticket. Almost without exception, airlines are keeping your money while allowing you to change your flight without a change fee. Depending
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The unprecedented end of travel and tourism caused by the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic has prompted hotels and hotel chains around the world to shut down, especially in popular getaways in the Caribbean and Mexico. It’s a sad reflection of warnings to stay at home, and follows both airlines and passengers cancelling international flights. As with
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The fast spread of the deadly Coronavirus has prompted the US Government to recommend avoiding non-essential travel to China Airlines are waiving fees for changing flights to Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Delta has extended its one-time flight change waiver fee through Feb. 29 United also has waived change fees through the end of February
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In these days of heightened security, soon you will not be able to board your flight with your driver’s license unless it includes a star on the upper right corner, showing it complies with the federal REAL ID Act. If it doesn’t, you will have to show another form of identification, such as a US
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There’s no place like home for the holidays – or somewhere other than home. More Americans than ever – 115.6 million – will be on the road, in the air, and on trains and cruise ships this holiday season, from Sunday, Dec. 21 through Wednesday, Jan. 1. So get ready for gridlock wherever you are.
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