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US to End Air Travel COVID-19 Testing Requirement

Travelers on international flights to the United States will no longer have to show a negative COVID test in order to enter the country, CNN reports.  Since January 2021, flyers entering the US from abroad have been required to show a negative COVID test before boarding their flight. This rule is expected to be dropped
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U.S. Government Tightens Cuba Travel Restrictions

In the latest blow to Cuba tourism, the U.S. Department of the Treasury today issued new restrictions on travel to the island nation. Apparently following up on President Trump’s promise, in June, to strengthen Cuba sanctions and travel restrictions, U.S. citizens wishing to visit Cuba will only be allowed to do so as members of
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Some National Parks Are Free Right Now—But Should You Visit?

Editor’s note: Since this story was published, an increasing number of state and national parks have closed to the public. Be sure to check the individual park’s website for the most up-to-date information before you visit. A visit to a national park seems like a great idea right about now. Getting out of your house,
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No Appointment Necessary: Global Entry Launches Enrollment on Departure Option

Travelers flying out of Virginia’s Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) will now have the option to complete their Global Entry interview upon departure without waiting for an appointment, thanks to a new initiative from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The agency announced that beginning immediately, conditionally approved Global Entry applicants who are flying
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Delta Rolls out Free Wi-Fi on All Flights

Delta Air Lines will begin offering free Wi-Fi on most domestic flights starting February 1. The free Wi-Fi service will be available on more than 500 planes serving Delta’s most popular routes across the continental US beginning February 1, and will be rolled out across the airline’s global fleet by the end of 2024. To
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‘World’s Greatest Flyers,’ American Wants YOU!

They walk faster in airports than anywhere else. That’s the copy for American’s newly launched “World’s Greatest Flyers” ad campaign. The words scroll across the screen over slick images of desert trekkers, an apple-cheeked baby, multi-colored waves of grain. Music, insipidly pleasant, swells in the background. Related: Is the ‘Best Travel Rewards Card’ the Best
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Southwest (Finally) Launches Hawaii Flights from the West Coast

It’s taken longer than anyone expected thanks to lots of FAA red tape and a 35-day government shutdown , but Southwest has finally started selling flights from the West Coast to Hawaii. Here are the Hawaii flight route details so far, and what it all means. Initial Southwest Hawaii service will start on March 17
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The Best Snow Gear for Winter Travel

Love it or hate it, winter travel in colder climates requires some essential snow gear. That’s especially true if you’re heading to an affordable winter destination that’s on the colder side. From flasks and jackets to mittens and gloves, make winter less painful this year (no matter where you roam) with this essential winter gear
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Massive New Military Police Base Opens Near Cancun

As part of an ongoing effort to reassure tourists that Mexico is safe to visit, a new, 2,850-member military police base has opened just outside of Cancun, according to an Associated Press report published in The Washington Post . Military police officers have been used in Mexico to help the local police combat gangs, and
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Geven’s Piuma Sofa: The Bed Coming to Economy Class

For the many travelers who can’t sleep in flight but also can’t afford an upgrade to the front of the plane, a new economy-class bed/seat design could revolutionize the way they travel. Italy-based seat manufacturer Geven debuted its Piuma Sofa — a concept that would turn economy-class seats into a lie-flat bed — at the
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