Second Sheraton Opens in Hong Kong
The Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung is a ten-minute drive from Hong Kong International airport and Asia-World Expo
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EVA Air Introduces Biometric Boarding at SFO
Customs and Border Protection program uses facial recognition to facilitate passengers entering and exiting the US
Vaccine Developments Key to Travel’s Return, Survey Finds
The majority of Americans say a proven vaccine would make them feel it’s safe to travel again
UK Regulators Greenlight Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
Inoculations in the UK could begin as early as next week, as US regulators consider emergency use authorization
World of Hyatt Members Gain Elite Status with Half the Stays and Points
Loyalty program members can achieve award levels with fewer stays or fewer points
American Offers Pre-Flight COVID-19 Tests on Miami-Santiago Service
The airline is also trying out its new VeriFLY health pass mobile app
Marriott Debuts St Regis Brand in Chicago
Hotel and residences will occupy 101-story skyscraper, the Windy City’s third tallest
FAA Issues First 737 Max Airworthiness Certificate Since 2019
The agency required the aircraft to have software updates, new pilot training and redesigned hardware to be deemed safe to fly
Singapore Air Rolls Out New Economy Class Meal Concept
Eco-friendly leak-proof paper containers and bamboo utensils reduce single-use plastics by 80 percent
Taiwan Requires Pre-flight Testing for Arrivals
Testing requirement is in addition to – not in lieu of – the 14-day mandatory quarantine
IATA Announces New Leadership
Former IAG CEO Willie Walsh named director general, JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes chairs the board of governors
Emirates Set to Reopen Its Lounges Beyond Dubai
The carrier says it will start with facilities at Cairo, New York JFK and Manchester airports