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Make Way for Travel Agents!
With inoculations on the rise and the CDC giving the greenlight to travel again, many American’s are eager to take their next trip. Flight bookings are up, and hotels are beginning to fill up again, proving that travel is on the rebound after a difficult year.
The COVID-19 Pandemic made travel nearly impossible and restrictions in place still present a lot of obstacles. Travelers looking for stress-free planning are looking to travel agents to guide them through a safe and successful travel experience. The amount of time it takes to research destination or airline restrictions can be daunting, but expert travel agents have all of those resources at hand and are well equipped to advocate for their clients.
Last year, many travelers were left alone to fight for refunds and credits from cancelled trips, but travel agents with experience and knowledge of the industry are better equipped to find resolutions for clients in these situations.
Click here to read more from the New York Times
There is perhaps no better time than now to use a travel agent for your next trip. National Travel’s experts are well versed on the changing COVID restrictions and are eager to help you plan your next trip with ease. When you book with National Travel, you have an advocate invested in your utmost satisfaction and safety in these uncertain times.
Give us a call today to book your next trip with confidence!
Airline Updates
Electrical Issues Ground 737 Max
Major airlines are again grounding some 737 Max planes due to a potential electrical issues.
United forms Alliance to Fund Sustainable Fuel
With more than a dozen of United’s corporate customers on board, the alliance will help the airline buy about 3.4 million gallons of sustainable fuel this year.
Southwest Returns to Houston Intercontinental
For the first time in 16 years, the airline will operate 15 daily flights to 5 destinations from the airport’s terminal A.
JetBlue to Codeshare on 16 Qatar Flights
Beginning April 19th, the airlines will codeshare on 9 routes to the U.S., as well as 7 routes from Doha to Africa and Asia.
“Freedom Seats” Promise more Accessibility
The new airplane seat prototype would allow passengers with restricted mobility to fly while seated in their own wheelchair.
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Best Places to Travel in May
With immunizations on the rise, many of us are eager to take to the skies and travel again this spring,
But where to go?
Check out these top destinations to travel to in May here!
Give us a call today to spring forward on your next getaway!
Is Your Passport Valid?
If you plan to travel internationally in 2021, now is a great time to check your passport validity!
As a general rule, passports should be valid for at least 6 months after the intended date of travel, but these rules may also vary depending on your destination.
The current normal processing time for passports is 10-12 weeks, so there is no time like now to get started on your renewal.
Need assistance with renewing or applying for your passport?
Give us a call today!
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