Trending Travel News
White House Will Sign Alaska Tourism BillAfter passing in the House and Senate last week, the White House has announced the President Biden will sign the bill to save Alaska’s 2021 cruise season. The bill will allow Alaska-bound cruise ships to bypass restrictions that prevented ships from sailing out of U.S. ports. |
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VeriFLY Digital Wellness
Customers traveling with American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines, Aer Lingus and Japan Airlines, can take advantage of the VeriFLY app to help make the COVID travel requirements for international travel more convenient.
Users can upload test results or vaccine documentation, and the app will verify that your documentation matches your destination country’s requirements.
VeriFLY is now an accepted for travel from all U.S. airports to eight countries.
Airline Updates
JetBlue Goes to London
Tickets are now on sale for JetBlue’s new routes from JFK to London’s two biggest airports. Daily service to London Heathrow will begin on August 11th, and daily service to London Gatwick will begin on September 29th.
Five Star Essentials
Perfect for families or customers wanting extra assistance at the airport, American Airlines’ new Five Star Service is available starting at $149. The service includes priority check-in, an escort to your gate, and more.
Your Shot to Fly
United Airlines is giving MileagePlus members the chance to win a year of free flights anywhere in the world in exchange for getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Five winners will be chosen to receive a year of flights for themselves and a companion.
American & JetBlue Expand Alliance
The two airlines’ loyalty program members can now accrue miles across the airlines when booking code-share flights.
Alaska Airlines Boosts Service to Hawaii
The airline will upgrade to daily service from LAX to Kona and Lihue beginning November 20th and November 19th.
Now Open in Travel
Spain Reopens to Vaccinated Travelers
Beginning, June 7th, Spain will open its borders to travelers who can show proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
Click here to read more from USA Today
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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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