Two European countries that were among the last to cling on to an indoor mask mandate have now officially dropped their mask wearing requirements. Spain and Portugal, two heavyweights of European tourism and popular vacation destinations for travelers from all over the world, made the changes to their mask policies just this week, a move…
Mask Mandate Confusion Spreads Across the U.S.
As if traveling isn’t confusing enough already, it may just have gotten a bit more puzzling for Americans traveling throughout the country. This is in large due to the removal of the federal mask mandate, which was struck down by a federal judge on April 18. The removal of the federal mask mandate should in…
Will The U.S. Airline Mask Mandate End Soon?
Two words that have polarized this country like no other may soon be something of the past. Well at least at international airports, where millions of Americans will find themselves this summer, eager to travel. I am of course talking about ‘mask mandates’. On April 18 the federal mask mandate for public transportation is due…
British Columbia Removes Vaccine Passport And Mask Mandate
The Canadian province of British Columbia is set to remove several major Covid-19 related restrictions over the coming weeks. The province, home to the city of Vancouver and several popular national parks and ski resorts, revealed its plans to ease its Covid-19 restrictions in a press conference yesterday, with changes set to have a large…
TSA Extends Mask Mandate For Flights And Airports Until April 18
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has just announced that it is extending its mask mandate for public transport by a further month – with it now set to end on 18 April. The mandate was due to end in a week’s time – 18 March. However, it is not the first time that the TSA…
Ontario Removes Vaccine Passport And Will End Mask Mandate
Canada has been easing COVID restrictions during the past few days, making it easier for vaccinated travelers to visit As of March 1, Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine passport requirement has been lifted, and people no longer need to show proof of vaccination before entering indoor establishments. The capacity limit for bars, restaurants, and other establishments has…
Hawaii Won’t Drop Mask Mandate Despite CDC’s Updated Guidance
Despite the CDC recently updating its guidance relating to the wearing of face masks in the US, Hawaii is set to keep its current mask rules after the state’s Governor revealed that it was here to stay. The Aloha state has recently been tinkering with its Covid-19 entry rules and restrictions, flip-flopping on its rules…
TSA Vaccine Mandate May Cause Long Wait Times For Travelers In The U.S.
Following the news of the U.S. opening to international travelers on November 8, the TSA is now in the spotlight to complete its vaccination mandate ahead of the busy holiday season. If the TSA does not meet its vaccination requirements by the November 22 deadline, it could lead to TSA staffing shortages which would likely…
Hawaiian Airlines to mandate vaccinations for U.S.-based staff
Hawaiian Airlines has knowledgeable its US staff that they are going to be required to be vaccinated towards Covid-19, making it the third main service to achieve this in lower than every week. According to a staff memo reviewed by CNBC, CEO Peter Ingram instructed staff on Monday that if they’re receiving a two-dose vaccine,…
