The CDC also lowered the COVID travel alert level for several destinations, including France, Iceland and Portugal.
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Another new pandemic airline: What travelers need to know about Aha and its $49 flights to Reno/Tahoe
Aha, focusing on flights to and from Reno-Tahoe, is the reincarnation of ExpressJet, which shut down in 2020 after it lost a contract with United.
‘Anxious, fearful’ flight attendants plead for Congress’ help to deal with air rage
Flight attendants are pushing for measures including airport alcohol restrictions, criminal prosecution of cases and airline sharing of no-fly lists.
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Alaska Airlines offering BOGO ticket deal for fall travel, including flights to Hawaii, Mexico, Belize
Alaska’s BOGO deal, which must be booked by Monday, covers flights from Oct. 5 through Dec. 15, with Thanksgiving travel blacked out.
Southwest Airlines just started selling tickets for 2022 travel and its website went down
Southwest’s website often gets overwhelmed, especially when it launches major fare sales.
The government is mandating vaccination for most U.S. workers. Are airline passengers next?
President Biden has not proposed a vaccine mandate for U.S. flights but hasn’t ruled it out. Canada already requires vaccination for air travelers.
Forget about that toast at 35,000 feet: Southwest Airlines isn’t bringing back inflight booze until at least 2022
The airline suspended alcohol sales last year and planned to resume service this summer but decided against it due to the rise in unruly passengers.
France’s new travel restriction bans unvaccinated US tourists
France joined the list of countries tightening travel restrictions for American travelers, after the EU removal of the U.S. from its safe travel list.
Southwest Airlines launches a buy-one-get-one-free deal – with a major twist: What you need to know
Southwest passengers who buy a ticket by Thursday for travel through Nov. 18 will earn a companion pass for early 2022.