Jun
02
2020
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
China Shows Us Air Travel Won’t Recover Quickly
Hawaii Begins To Lift Restrictions – But Only For Their Own Residents
Jun
02
2020
Hawaii is set to re-open some travel – but only for its own residents and not other U.S. citizens.
During the coronavirus crisis Hawaii has kicked people off the island who couldn’t possibly have brought the virus there and still be spreading it. They use the virus as an excuse to push out Airbnb rentals which compete with local hotel owners as well as trying to keep tourists segregated in resort areas. They’ve considered requiring anyone coming to the islands have a ticket to leave.
Hotel Marketing Spend Is A Leading Indicator Of Travel Recovery
Jun
02
2020
I may be playing Captain Obvious here but forward bookings for domestic leisure travel destinations are picking up steam (for a very low base). While one of the easiest places to cut in a pandemic-driven recession is marketing, it’s also one of the places a brand needs to spend to goose business precisely when facing challenging business conditions.
Hawaii Uses Coronavirus As Excuse To Attack Airbnb and Protect Hotels
Jun
01
2020
Since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis Hawaii has mixed a legitimate desire to keep cases out of the islands and prevent spread with a fear and even hatred of outsiders.
Now there’s a move to keep tourists segregated in resort areas and keep them out of Hawaiian neighborhoods that want to keep those neighborhoods only for locals. This is also protectionism for hotel owners.
The Two Scariest Parts Of Travel Right Now
Jun
01
2020
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
Southwest Lays Out Really Generous Offers For Employees To Take Leave Or Retire Early
Jun
01
2020
Last week word broke that American was targeting letting go 30% of management and support staff. They were being offered voluntary departure packages, at 3 to 6 months at one-third pay. Hanging around and being terminated later wouldn’t be as good a deal. United meanwhile changed its internal rules so that laid off employees receive no severance.
Southwest Airlines, by contrast, is being really generous with its employees.
Alaska Airlines Offering Bonus Elite Qualifying Miles For Flights And Credit Card Spending
Jun
01
2020
Alaska Airlines is offering 50% bonus elite qualifying miles for flights through the end of the year, and also elite qualifying miles for credit card spend.
One Country Will Cover All Your Costs If You Get The ‘Rona On Vacation
Jun
01
2020
You might actually catch the virus while you’re traveling. And if you do you’re faced with an unexpected situation. You’re going to need to quarantine. That may mean a couple of extra weeks on the ground with lodging and meals, and changes to your onward or return flights. You may need additional medical care.
If you travel to Cyprus and catch COVID-19, Cyprus will cover all of your expenses. That should make it easier to visit with confidence. But isn’t this just an invitation for anyone with the virus to travel to Cyprus and have all their expenses covered..?
American Airlines: Double Miles For Flights Booked This Month, Travel Through September
Jun
01
2020
American Airlines is offering double miles, up to an additional 10,000 miles, for new tickets booked by June 30 and travel by September 30. They’re also promoting a fare sale through June 14 and vacation package discounts to goose summer bookings.
American Airlines June Catering Changes: No More Dasani or Sierra Mist
Jun
01
2020
Starting today there are several changes to American Airlines catering: more hand sanitizer and substantial changes to beverage service.
