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Is your organization considering travel again? In this month's newsletter, we highlighted some areas that your organization should take a look at before taking off.

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Delta tightens its mask policy even further with new exclusions

You may want to ditch your mask with an exhaust valve on your next Delta Air Lines flight. These masks are banned and this policy may be adopted by other carriers in the future.

thepointsguy.com If you’re planning to fly during the pandemic, you’re going to need a mask. Every major U.S. airline now requires a face-covering be worn during flight. Some carriers have extended the requirement to the end-to-end travel journey — from check-in to baggage claim. More recently, most carriers h...

What Airports Are Doing to Welcome Travelers Back

Airports are trying to keep things as clean as possible for travelers. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, which operates Washington National and Dulles International airports, is on target to soon have more than 700 hand-sanitizer stations.

meetingsnet.com It’s not just the airlines that need to keep travelers safe—airports also have a role to play.

Tourists travelling to Dubai | Flying to and from Dubai | Emirates United States

Dubai is now open for tourists!

Emirates is taking some safety measures to ensure the safety of all passengers. Travelers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate if traveling from select countries.

For more information, please visit the Emirates site.

emirates.com From 7 July Dubai will open to tourists once again. Follow the process below to make sure you have everything you need before you travel to Dubai.

What do your employees think of traveling right now? ✈

Recently, EWA Travel took a dive into the mind of business travelers to get a better understanding of what they think of traveling right now. Get a deep dive into the minds of your travelers in our newsletter.

preview.mailerlite.com We hope you and your travelers are staying safe and healthy! We're excited as we start to see signs of the rebirth of the travel industry.

American Airlines Clean Commitment from AA Global Engagement on Vimeo

American Airlines' Clean Commitment video offers an in-depth explanation of how they are enhancing the boarding and in-flight experience to minimize the spread of the virus. https://player.vimeo.com/video/440032449

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Passport Operations in Response to COVID-19

Passport expiring in the next 12 months? It may be better to submit your application earlier than later. Currently, there are more than 1.72 million passports awaiting issuance.

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US airlines may ban passengers if they don’t wear face masks

As travel slowly resumes, airlines are working hard to ensure the safety and health of all passengers, including the possibility of making face masks necessary.

theverge.com The main trade group has announced a wide-reaching policy

COVID-19 — EWA Travel, Inc.

EWA Travel is determined now more than ever to ensure high-quality services to all of our clients. For more resources on COVID and how EWA Travel is supporting travelers upon reopenings, visit our COVID-19 resource on the EWA Travel site.

ewatravel.com In such an uncertain time in the world, EWA Travel is dedicated now more than ever to our clients. In this current pandemic which we have found ourselves in, it’s critical for organizations to stay abreast of the latest news within the industry to ensure the safety and security of their travelers....

Further update Air France and KLM on commercial policy and vouchers

KLM and Air France have been carefully restoring their networks in response to the progressive lifting of travel restrictions. In the event of cancellations, travelers have the option of choosing a rebooking or a voucher.

You can find updates from KLM here:

news.klm.com Air France and KLM have decided to further adjust their commercial policy for flight cancellations. Due to the latest developments on the global Covid-19 situation and the progressive lifting of the travel restrictions, Air France and KLM are gradually and carefully restoring their networks. In case...

Support in a post-lockdown world ✈

This month, we took a look at the beginning signs of travel returning back to normal in our newsletter.

You can find more information and some very helpful resources here.

preview.mailerlite.com After nearly three months of a world in lockdown, we are starting to see the beginning phases of openings around the globe. For example, June 3rd, Italy reopened its borders to international travelers, though all visitors must follow a 14-day quarantine period following their arrival.

American Airlines to Resume More Than Half of Domestic Schedule in July: Business Travel News

With demand for travel increasing, airlines like American Airlines are beginning to resume some of their flight schedules.

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States are reopening, but many require travelers to self-quarantine. Here's where

As states reopen, it's important for everyone to make note of state-by-state quarantine orders. USA TODAYbreaks it down for you.

usatoday.com States are beginning to open back up, but some require or recommend visitors self-quarantine for two weeks.

Southwest Airlines Expands Corporate Booking Through the GDS

After 50 years of operation, Southwest Airlines has decided to expand its' corporate booking capabilities through GDS. With this, travel agencies would have "industry-standard access to Southwest’s fares and functionality, like allowing travel managers to change and cancel flights through the system without having to pick up the phone and call the airline directly."

skift.com Southwest Airlines is expanding its corporate booking content in the GDS through agreements with Travelport and Amadeus to reach more business travelers.

How will airport lounges operate in the future? A real life example from the Aspire lounge in Zurich

Some airport lounges are beginning to open back up in the wake of COVID. Here's what Aspire Lounge Zurich lounge is doing.

headforpoints.com There has been much speculation about how airport lounges will operate in the future, especially with social distancing measures in place. (I am beginning to think that the reason British Airways i…

Las Vegas Airport Installs PPE Vending Machines

Last week, McCarran International Airport became the first airport to install PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) vending machines. This is one of the many efforts that travel brands around the globe are doing to ensure the safety of travelers.

afar.com New vending machines at McCarran International Airport are just the ticket for travelers who left home without hand sanitizer or face masks.

The First Signs of Travel’s Return?

We may be seeing some of the first signs of countries reopening soon. While there will be restrictions, these country officials are working hard to get back to normalcy.

nytimes.com As Australia announces plans to revive tourism, we look at 10 top travel destinations and their timetables for reopening. The challenge: balancing safety with the need to reboot.

National Travel and Tourism Week looked a bit different this year, but despite that, we’d still like to celebrate and highlight our travel staff. EWA is dedicated now more than ever to providing travelers with high quality, personalized travel services.

Throughout this pandemic, agents have been working hard to support our clients. While booking flights for expats and those with long-term assignments, agents have ensured travelers were knowledgeable on their options. Agents have a deep passion for the travel industry and though things are quite different right now, their devotion remains the same.

For that reason, we’d like to thank each one of our agents.

'The new flying etiquette': JetBlue becomes first U.S. airline to make flyers wear face masks

JetBlue joins in the efforts to keep their travelers safe with their new policy, requiring all passengers to wear face masks or covering. This new policy will take effect on May 4th.

usatoday.com The New York-based airline said the new policy takes effect May 4. The airline is also requiring flight crews to cover their faces at work.

Hilton Unveils New Cleaning Program, Partnerships: Business Travel News

Travel brands around the globe are doing their part to protect travelers during this time. Hilton recently explained how it's doing its part with the unveiling of its new cleaning program with Lysol.

businesstravelnews.com Amid new cleaning protocols recently announced by Airbnb and other hotel companies, Hilton Worldwide on Monday announced a collaboration with Reckitt Benckiser, the maker of Lysol and Dettol cleaning products, on a new hotel sanitization program for its global properties.  

American Airlines, other companies sweeten frequent flyer programs due to coronavirus

Some good news for frequent flyers.

star-telegram.com American Airlines’ AAdvantage Rewards program is extending benefits through 2022 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

EWA Travel's response to COVID-19

As we continue to navigate through this uncertain time, one thing remains constant — EWA Travel's commitment to offering the same level of high quality, personalized service.

In this month's newsletter, we've provided some helpful resources on the current COVID-19 pandemic, as well as some first-hand accounts from travelers right now.

preview.mailerlite.com In such an uncertain time in the world, EWA Travel staff and management are committed more than ever to our clients. Throughout this global crisis, EWA agents have and will continue to support your staff. We strive to be a reliable resource to aid both your international and domestic staff with any....

As we find ourselves in such an uncertain time, we are hoping that you and your travelers are staying safe and healthy. For your reference, we have created a page on our website, solely dedicated to keeping you informed as we progress through this time.

For more information on EWA Travel's current efforts and some helpful resources on the COVID-19, please visit our website at https://www.ewatravel.com/covid19

In such an uncertain time in the world, EWA Travel staff and management are dedicated more than ever to our clients. We strive to be a reliable resource to aid both your international and domestic staff with any trips.

As we navigate through this situation, our agents and staff will continue to offer the same quality of service to support your staff. Agents are working closely with travelers to ensure they are able to make it to their destinations safely. We'd like to thank all our clients for allowing us to continue to service them during this difficult time.

EWA Travel strives to offer high-quality travel management services to our clients and we intend to keep that commitment to our clients as we see this pandemic through.

U.S. to Suspend Most Travel From Europe; N.B.A. Pauses After Player Gets Virus

In the latest development in the Coronavirus outbreak, the U.S. has suspended most travel from Europe for 30 days, beginning on Friday.

EWA Travel is currently monitoring the situation and will continue to support our clients throughout.

nytimes.com Financial markets tumbled and Italy ordered nearly all businesses to close as the World Health Organization declared a pandemic.

Airlines react to COVID-19 with relaxed rules on new bookings

To say the coronavirus has impacted the travel industry would be a major understatement. With so much uncertainty, travelers have become anxious about their travel plans and how they can travel safely in the next several months.

In this month's newsletter, EWA Travel offers the latest news from the airlines as well as tips to protect your travelers.

preview.mailerlite.com Several airlines such as American, British Airways, Delta, United have announced relaxed rules on new nonrefundable ticket purchases to accommodate traveler needs at this time and to encourage new bookings. United is the first of the airlines to offer waivers on all flights – domestic and internat...

White House set to meet with airline, cruise industry CEOs

Reuters reports that VP Mike Pence will meet with airline officials amid the coronavirus outbreak.

reuters.com The White House will hold meetings this week with top executives from U.S. airli...

Coronavirus spike in Italy spurs State Department warning for Americans not to travel to 2 regions

In the wake of the Coronavirus's spread to Italy, the U.S. Department of State has advised against travel to the country. Italy recently reported that there has been a 50% increase in Coronavirus cases on Sunday.

foxnews.com The worst outbreak of coronavirus in Europe has spurred the U.S. government to issue the highest level of warning Sunday to the two Italian regions hardest hit by the virus.

6 tips & tricks for planning business travel

Business Matters offers some useful tips for planning your next business trip.

bmmagazine.co.uk There are many hints out there for how to get the most out of your business travel, thousands if not millions of tips and tricks.

United Airlines raising checked-bag fees, joining JetBlue

Starting next month, bag fees will increase for United Airlines.

usatoday.com United Airlines, which is following the lead of JetBlue Airways, said travelers will be able to avoid the increase if they prepay for bags in advance.

This is why you should hire business travel planners

Debating if you should use a travel agent for your business travel needs? Business Matters says go for it.

bmmagazine.co.uk A delayed flight is the common problem that all of us face every other day. But what if a corporate trip flight gets delay

A cookie-cutter experience just won’t cut it when it comes to travel. We understand that each traveler has a unique set of needs that must be met for the best experience. That’s why EWA Travel agents are determined to make personalization a rule as opposed to an exception for each itinerary.

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Coronavirus Continues to Infect Business Travel, Meetings Biz: Business Travel News

The Coronavirus has caused some anxiety for business travelers. Business Travel News offers some insight into just how the disease has impacted traveler's mindsets.

businesstravelnews.com As the novel coronavirus outbreak further grips China, the vast majority of transient business travel between China and the United States has been scuttled, for now. For the business travel industry, some focus has turned to the virus' effect on the staging or and attendance at meetings and conventi...

2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak Intelligence Hub

WorldAware, Inc. has offered some insight into the Coronavirus on their site. Information includes travel restrictions, risk intelligence alerts and more.

worldaware.com WorldAware is closely monitoring the outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus in China and around the globe.

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