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Fun Facts About the Last 50 Years of Travel

Travel + Leisure has compiled a list of 25 things you may not know about the last 50 years of travel in celebration of their own 50th anniversary. Did you know that American Airlines used to have a piano bar in the economy class cabin? Or that security screenings at the airport were not required until 1973?
Federal Court Sides with Florida in CDC Appeal
Following the CDC’s granted stay of their Conditional Sail Order (CSO) while they appealed the court’s previous ruling, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of the State of Florida. The CDC’s CSO will now become a recommendation rather than a requirement for cruise resumption.
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Which Cruise Lines Require the Vaccine?
Following the Federal ruling on Florida’s case against the CDC’s Conditional Sail Order, and the return of cruising, many questions remain about cruise line requirements for passengers and crew. Many cruise lines are requiring vaccinations, while cruises departing from Texas or Florida are unable to mandate vaccinations due to state law.
Air Travel Updates
Check out our weekly air travel updates below!

Will the mask mandate be extended?
The mask mandate for airplanes and airports is currently scheduled to expire on September 13th. What do the airlines think? Should the mandate be extended?
American to add 1,350 new pilots
As the demand for travel grows, American Airlines will hire more pilots to cover their service.


United awarded Eco-Airline of the year
United has committed to purchase more sustainable aviation fuel than nearly the rest of the world’s airlines combined.
Business Travel recovery expected in 2022
American Airlines projects that domestic business travel will fully recover next year.


Only two people agree to pay TSA fines
Out of more than 2,400 incidents of noncompliance in regards to the federal mask mandate at airports, the agency has completed investigations into 1,793 incidents.
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Now operating four-times-weekly service between Dubai and Miami.
Twice-weekly flight service between Miami and Anguilla to begin on December 11, 2021. Twice-weekly service will launch from Miami to Dominica on December 8th.
Flights to Canada will more than double in September. Service will increase from eight to nineteen flights between the United States and Canada.
Regular flights from Stewart International Airport to Orlando beginning October 25th. Flights to Miami and Tampa will also begin on November 2nd.
Service begins in October from Indianapolis to Nashville, Pittsburgh and Milwaukee.
Service will increase to London next month to a total of six daily flights.
Now Open in Travel
As of August 2nd, fully-vaccinated travelers arriving from “amber” list countries (including the U.S.) may enter without having to quarantine. Travelers will be required to take a test before flying as well as two days after arrival.
Travel Rewards
The world is opening back up! Are you ready to travel again? Why not earn a vacation while you’re on vacation!
Our Travel Rewards Advisors have a wealth of knowledge in many different areas and are eager to help you plan your next great vacation!
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They say “a picture is worth a thousand words.” In this case, a picture could be worth up to 55,000 Travel Rewards Points!
We are offering you the chance to win up to 55,000 Travel Rewards Points that can be applied toward the purchase of cruises, tour packages, vacation upgrades, and more!
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