The British government has pledged to bring home thousands of travellers stuck abroad following a new agreement with airlines.The global travel situation caused by the coronavirus pandemic has seen…
Summer holiday bookings down by a third in the Americas
International summer season bookings for air travel to all American destinations are currently 26.8 per cent behind where they were at the equivalent moment last year, according to new research.Ana…
Cruise vessel Zaandam prevented from disembarking in Chilean ports
A cruise ship with more than 1,800 people aboard – including 42 complaining of flu-like symptoms – was prevented from docking in Chile due to fears over the coronavirus.The Zaandam, fly…
Travel advisor resource: A list of airlines’ refund policies
Airlines have canceled enormous portions of their scheduled flights for the remainder of March, April and going into May due to the coronavirus pandemic.Under DOT rules, passengers are entitled to …
Zaandam passengers have been aboard a long time, and their trip is far from over
Holland America Line said that the Zaandam, currently sailing off the west coast of South America, will rendezvous with the Rotterdam ship in two days to get extra supplies, additional staff and Co…
Destinations where you can spot the majestic big cats
It’s spine-tingling, thrilling, alluring: it’s the adrenaline rush that comes when you know you are being watched by a pair of piercing eyes. Be it jaguar watching in Brazil or being ob…
Ecuador Airport Blocks Runway to Stop Incoming Flight
Amidst growing fear of the COVID-19 outbreak from around the world, the European Union has asked Ecuador to keep its airports open on Thursday following an incident where Ecuadorean officials block…
Central and South American Nations Implement COVID-19 Measures
Central and South American nations are implementing measures to combat COVID-19, with several enacting travel restrictions and social distancing measures that will limit visitor access.Costa Rica o…
Austrian Airlines to ground all flights from Thursday
Austrian Airlines has announced it will temporarily suspend all scheduled flight operations as of Thursday.The Lufthansa-owned carrier said it was reacting to restrictions imposed by many countries…
World’s best airports according to passengers
Every year, the Airports Council International presents the Airport Service Quality Awards. The awards rank airports according to the quality of customer experience. It is the only survey worldwide…