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"Quick, if you want to go to Dubai right now, what do you need to do? Unless you’ve been planning that trip yourself and have already done extensive research, there is likely no way you have any clue what you need. This has always been an issue for travelers with visas and passport rules, but now it’s out of control with COVID-19 rules thrown on top. For years, the airlines have completely ignored playing any part in making it easier for travelers to know and understand the rules, but with COVID raging, they have finally started to address the issue."

COVID Finally Forces Airlines to Help Travelers With International Travel Rules – Cranky Flier

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“AAL the next GME?” said Reddit user u/cardiffgiantthe1st in an online discussion Wednesday, referring to the stock tickers of American and GameStop Corp., the video-game retailer that has quintupled in value this week alone.

American Airlines Surges After Mention in Reddit Stock Forum

(Bloomberg) -- American Airlines Group Inc., the most shorted major U.S. carrier, surged after a mention on Reddit’s Wall Street Bets forum.“AAL the next GME?” said Reddit user u/cardiffgiantthe1st in an online discussion Wednesday, referring to the stock tickers of American and GameStop Corp...

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"After president Joe Biden followed through on a campaign promise to make a face covering rule on all public carriers – including airlines, buses and trains – the next step could be making pre-travel COVID-19 a requirement for all domestic flights. In comments to the media, leaders from the Centers for Disease Control said that “conversations are ongoing” to determine if the infrastructure is available."

Mandatory COVID-19 Testing Could Come to U.S. Domestic Flights

As a means to stop the spread of the novel Coronavirus, the White House may be considering creating an additional mandate on flyers prior to travel. In addition to requiring passengers to wear face coverings on all aircraft, the next regulation could be mandatory COVID-19 testing prior to...

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"Hill anticipates the arrival of the rescheduled World of Concrete trade show in June will be an important milestone for the city. Of course, all of this is dependent on reduced numbers of new COVID-19 cases and increased numbers of vaccinations distributed."

Multiple sources point to new optimism for Las Vegas tourism

New research and commentary from local tourism experts point to Southern Nevada seeing a rebound in visitation in the second or third quarter of 2021.

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"The prime minister adds that for international travel to safely restart, “we either need the confidence that being vaccinated means you don’t pass Covid-19 on to others — and we don’t know that yet — or we need enough of our population to be vaccinated and protected that people can safely re-enter New Zealand”."

New Zealand expects borders to remain closed through 2021

New Zealand's international borders will likely remain closed off for the rest of the year, amid uncertainty over the rollout of coronavirus vaccines.

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"The Norwegian prime minister Erna Solberg has closed the country’s border in a bid to halt the further spread of coronavirus variants into Norway."

Norway Closes Border To All But Essential Travel

Norway's border is closed to almost all non-residents for the next two weeks, as the prime minister seeks to reduce the risk of coronavirus mutations entering the country.

www.forbes.com

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1354775832221331456

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"While a testing requirement would not curtail domestic air travel, it has the potential to severely limit it. One senior executive at a major U.S. airline not authorized to speak publicly described such a move to Skift as possibly “crushing” for the industry."

U.S. Airlines Fear 'Crushing' Blow From Possible Domestic Travel Testing Requirements

Potential new Covid testing requirements could delay airlines' eagerly awaited travel recovery this summer.

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"For now, air travel demand remains far below pre-pandemic levels. However, Delta's management expects a sharp rebound in demand beginning as soon as the spring. As a result, the company recently told its pilots that it will restore 400 junior pilots to full flying status by the summer."

Delta Air Lines Is Calling Pilots Back to Work | The Motley Fool

The airline needs to put the wheels in motion now to prepare for a potential summer demand spike.

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