Travel News Roundup: Dec 4, 2020
Updated: Feb 23, 2021
US, Mexico, Canada Border Closure Extended Another Month: The land border closure between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico has been extended through the end of December and could last even longer as America continues to see increasing COVID-19 cases. By Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure
Qantas Airlines Will Require Passengers to Get COVID-19 Vaccination Before Flying: While Qantas is the first airline so far to hint at COVID-19 vaccination requirements, it might not be the last. After questioning by the interviewer, Joyce related, “I’m talking to my colleagues in other airlines around the globe, and I think it’s going to be a common thing across the board.” But how exactly would such a requirement be enacted or enforced? By Eric Rosen, Forbes
US Tightens Definition of Service Animals Allowed on Planes: The Transportation Dept. said … that it was rewriting the rules partly because passengers carrying unusual animals on board “eroded the public trust in legitimate service animals.” It also cited the increasing frequency of people “fraudulently representing their pets as service animals,” and a rise in misbehavior by emotional-support animals. By David Koenig, Associated Press, Travel Weekly
Hotels Embrace the Evolution of In-Room Fitness in COVID Era: In a Covid-era world, in-room workout options are quickly becoming de rigueur at many high-end hotels. By Christina Jelski, Travel Weekly
TIP: How Much Cash Should You Travel With? You’ve chosen a destination, bought your tickets, arranged any necessary visas, packed your bag, and set your travel documents aside. But wait, there’s still one thing that you can’t make up your mind about. How much cash do you need? In this modern world of credit cards and payment apps, do we need any physical cash at all? Here’s some things that we think will help in determining how much cash you should bring on your travels. By Bradley O’Neill, The Discoverer
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