Welcome to the weekly National Travel newsletter! This weeks’ spooky edition of our newsletter brings you tricks and treats from the travel industry you can really sink your teeth into! The end of an era for a regional airline carrier, COVID seat policies, the best places for fall foliage and more!
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ExpressJet Ceases Operations
| Without evening knowing it, you’ve likely flown on an ExpressJet flight at least once or twice. The regional airline carrier that was previously one of the largest airlines in the U.S., ceased operations at the end of September. ExpressJet operated several flights for American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines, but lost the bid to continue on with United in July of this year to a competitor, CommutAir. The low levels of air travel made it difficult for the carrier to find a new home, which led to the decision for them to close up shop. |
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Fall weather is here!
These three states have the best views of the changing leaves this season. Book a weekend getaway today to enjoy the autumn colors!
Air Travel Safer than Grocery Shopping or Dining Out
Experts agree that holiday travel poses a low risk for contracting the coronavirus. In fact, hopping on a plane to visit family this winter may even be considerably safer than some of your everyday activities, such as grocery shopping.
Click here to read more from The Yucatan Times
COVID Seat Policies on Every Airline
Many airlines have changed their seating policies several times, especially with holiday travel on the horizon. It can be difficult to keep up with the ever-changing travel climate, but this comprehensive guide provides the seating policies of all major U.S. airlines.
New Openings for U.S. Travelers
- Bolivia: Negative PCR test taken within 7 days prior to arrival
- Costa Rica *UPDATE*: Negative PCR test will no longer be required for November 1 reopening
Did You Know?
Halloween is believed to have originated in Ireland over 3,000 years ago!
The origins of your favorite candy-centered holiday may come from an ancient Celtic celebration marking the beginning of winter. During this celebration, it was believed that spirits had the ability to move between the worlds of the living and the dead. The Celtic people would disguise themselves in costumes to scare off the spirits, and the poor would travel door to door to offer prayers for the dead in exchange for food. Today, our beloved (and considerably more fun) tradition of “trick-or-treating” in costumes comes from these age-old Irish traditions!
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At National Travel, we too feel that these current conditions are only temporary, and we will be here for you when you are ready to take to the skies again!
