And might be saying “yes” to most international visitors starting in July — BUT still might have quarantine requirements for travelers from some international destinations? Let’s see what other world destinations do — lots of pressure these days from the travel industry to fully open just about everywhere???
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Pilot shortage disrupting airline service?
US airlines say they need more than 12,000 pilots to maintain current schedules this year — United has over 100 aircraft grounded from pilot shortage issues — most carriers will be expanding their own pilot training centers — salaries can be in the six-figure range!!!
Hottest New Tourism Transportation?
2-wheeled cruising on an e-Bike! Adventure cycling around home or new travel destinations, from Berlin to Hawaii to Sonoma wine country, adventure travel tour operator BACKROADS says that more than 30% of its clients in 2022 will travel by e-Bike. E-Bikes have grown in popularity more than 240% in the last year and claim a whopping $741 MILLION in sales for 2021. Some tour operators offer more than 50 E-Bike tour options with fully charged bikes good for 25 to 50 miles of travel!!!
For best travel insurance coverage, buy a policy that includes CFAR
The Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) option is available as an upgrade on several comprehensive travel insurance plans and is a great option that allows travelers to cancel their trip for any reason that is not otherwise covered in their base plan, provided they cancel their trip more than 48 hours before their departure ……you’ll pay more $$$ but, especially in these unsure travel times, the extra $$$’s are well worth the investment!!!
Number One travel destination…
for US travelers during Covid — MEXICO!!!
Who’s traveling this year?
More than 3.4 BILLION worldwide travelers/trips are expected in 2022!!!
Recent travel survey says…
69% of Americans planning travel this year — and will GO BIG $$$$’s when it comes to budget!!!! Go news for the travel industry, and hopefully comes sooner rather than later???
Major Announcement from Disney
The announcement will highlight a new business venture that will focus on the entertainment giants entry into the “senior residential living market” — with a large scale senior housing and recreation development in the Palm Springs, California area!
Will mask mandate for flying end?
US Airlines want the mask mandate for flying to end. They say “March” is the magic month when that will happen … Standby?
Alaska Air reacts to COVID hit on travel
Reducing their schedule by 10%. Says crew scheduling and travel decline result in winter schedule cut backs — slow travel time of the year anyway!!