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Jun 13, 2021 4:00 PM ET
![An example of the E.U. Digital Covid Certificate displayed on a mobile phone.]( "An example of the E.U. Digital Covid Certificate displayed on a mobile phone.")
12 Countries Using EU’s Digital COVID Certificate, 16 More Ready To Go
A dozen European Union member countries have already gone live with the bloc’s shared Digital COVID Certificate to verify travelers’ vaccination, testing or recovery status.
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Jun 13, 2021 2:15 PM ET
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Royal Caribbean Makes Much-Anticipated Return to Caribbean Sailing
Adventure of the Seas becomes Royal Caribbean’s first vessel to set sail in the Caribbean post-pandemic, carrying a set of fully vaccinated crew members and passengers.
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May 28, 2021 3:35 PM ET
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Three Carnival Cruise Line Port Agreements Gain CDC Approval
Carnival Cruise Line’s operational restart plans are progressing, with the CDC signing off on its new agreements with PortMiami, Port of Galveston and Port Canaveral.
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May 20, 2021 4:29 PM ET
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NCL Reopens Bookings for Alaska Cruises, Departing Late Summer 2021
Encouraged by a new law that will enable Alaska-bound cruises to start sailing again, Norwegian Cruise Line has again begun selling its Alaska itineraries for August through October.
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May 16, 2021 2:37 PM ET
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How Billions of Unused Airline Miles Could Impact Air Travel After COVID
After a year spent barely flying, airlines’ balance sheets are overfull of customers’ unused rewards miles, which they could seek to devalue or expire amid ongoing financial woes.
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May 9, 2021 3:50 PM ET
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US Airlines Increase Flights to European Countries Welcoming Vaccinated Americans
Both Delta and United are adding summer routes to the few major European destinations accepting U.S. Tourists with proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test.
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Apr 25, 2021 4:09 PM ET
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Canadians Crossing US Border by Taxi To Avoid Hotel Quarantine
Canadians returning home from abroad are avoiding the government’s hotel quarantine mandate for arriving air passengers by entering at land-crossings instead.
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Apr 22, 2021 1:07 PM ET
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US Airlines Expanding Flight Schedules Ahead of Summer Due To Improved Demand
Major U.S. airlines are taking note of Americans’ increased interest in returning to flying and travel in general, and are ramping up their schedules for the warm-weather season.
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Apr 18, 2021 5:05 PM ET
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Pandemic Prompts Intrepid Travel to Further Decarbonize Tours and Operations
On top of existing sustainability efforts, Intrepid Travel in finding more ways to cut greenhouse emissions from its trips and company operations to help battle climate change.
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Apr 18, 2021 2:09 PM ET
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France Set To Start Lifting Restrictions for Vaccinated Foreign Travelers in May
French President Emmanuel Macron indicated in an interview broadcast Sunday that France is preparing to ease restrictions on foreign travelers, including Americans, early next month.
