by Charlie Leocha | Jan 22, 2021
Mask mandates on airplanes and in public federal buildings can help stop this pandemic Ten days ago Travelers United called for a mask mandate from the incoming President. We have called for the same mandate repeatedly from the Trump administration. Finally, we have...
by Janice Hough | Jan 20, 2021
Airlines need a consistent sick-passenger rule. Haven’t we learned anything from this pandemic? Major US carriers getting rid of change fees was a welcome change for travelers, even if we weren’t in a pandemic. However, airlines still have no consistent...
by Christopher Elliott | Jan 8, 2021
The world will need standardized international proof of vaccination and testing before travel can soar The world will need proof of vaccination records. The proposed new digital vaccine passports have obvious privacy problems. We’re hurtling toward a summer...
by Charlie Leocha | Jan 5, 2021
No one knows if COVID testing will change the virus playing field During the last two months, we have heard of the approval of anti-COVID-19 vaccines. But there still are no accurate tests that can tell medical professionals if someone has COVID-19 in the early...
by Ned S. Levi | Dec 21, 2020
The risk of travel reinforces the CDC recommendation to stay home for the holidays. Have family gatherings virtually. Many are planning to travel for the Christmas/New Years’ holiday. These plans continue even though the COVID pandemic is setting new records for...
by Ned S. Levi | Nov 23, 2020
The CDC says cancel Thanksgiving travel — celebrate the holiday with household members and no one else Cancelling Thanksgiving travel is recommended this year. The pandemic statistics are showing a growing virus strength across the country. Since November 4, the...
