Fair 26°
Tag:

International travel

Business
JetBlue Adds Flight Between BDL And JFK Among 11 New Routes From NYC-Area Airports JetBlue Adds Flight Between BDL And JFK Among 11 New Routes From NYC-Area Airports
JetBlue Adds Flight Between BDL And JFK Among 11 New Routes From Nyc-area Airports A flight from Connecticut to New York City? It'll be possible soon through JetBlue. The airline is expanding its Northeast flight network for summer 2025, JetBlue said in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 15. The new flights will take off from Boston and several New York City-area airports. John F. Kennedy International Airport will offer year-round flights to Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Windsor Locks, CT, and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) in Warwick, RI. The once-daily trips will begin on Wednesday, Apr. 30. JetBlue said the two flights to …

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
News
Man Accused Of Killing New Canaan Father At Posh Irish Hotel To Stay In Jail: Report Man Accused Of Killing New Canaan Father At Posh Irish Hotel To Stay In Jail: Report
Man Accused Of Killing New Canaan Father At Posh Irish Hotel To Stay In Jail: Report A 30-year-old Connecticut native who was arrested last week and accused of killing his father at an exclusive Irish hotel will spend at least two more weeks in jail under medical and judicial supervision, according to a news report. Henry McGowan, who grew up in Greenwich, was charged with the murder of John McGowan, a wealthy New Canaan financier who had flown to Ireland to help his mentally ill son last week, authorities said. Related: New Canaan Venture Capitalist Found Dead At Irish Hotel; Son Charged Henry appeared in an Irish court on Monday, Nov. 18, via videoconference, where his a…

SHARE

by Josh Lanier
News
CDC Issues New Monkeypox Guidance Amid Increase In Cases CDC Issues New Monkeypox Guidance Amid Increase In Cases
CDC Issues New Monkeypox Guidance Amid Increase In Cases Amid the largest monkeypox outbreak ever in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued new guidance. Since May 2022, monkeypox cases, which have historically been rare in the United States, have been identified in 18 states and territories among both persons returning from international travel and their close contacts domestically, the CDC said. The CDC said there have now been 72 confirmed cases of monkeypox -- a big jump from the 19 cases reported at the beginning of June. Globally, more than 1,600 cases have been reported from more than 30 countri…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
News
COVID-19: US To End Requirement Air Travelers Show Negative Test COVID-19: US To End Requirement Air Travelers Show Negative Test
Covid-19: US To End Requirement Air Travelers Show Negative Test International travelers arriving to the United States by air will no longer have to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test, The Hill reports. After nearly 18 months in effect, the Biden administration is doing away with the obligation at 12:01 a.m. ET Sunday, June 12, the outlet reports. It comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determined the move is no longer necessary “based on the science and data,” according to The Hill. Up until now, travelers hoping to catch a flight to the US had been required to show proof of a negative test one day before their flight. …

SHARE

by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Planning First Trip In A While? Pandemic Has Transformed Travel Experience, AAA Says COVID-19: Planning First Trip In A While? Pandemic Has Transformed Travel Experience, AAA Says
Covid-19: Planning First Trip In A While? Pandemic Has Transformed Travel Experience, AAA Says Planning your first trip in a while? COVID-19 has completely transformed the travel experience, according to an AAA analysis. “The entire travel experience has been transformed by COVID-19. If you’re considering travel sometime this year, it’s more important than ever to do your due diligence ahead of any trip to ensure it is safe and enjoyable,” said Paula Twidale, senior vice president, AAA Travel in a statement. “As vaccines help boost consumer confidence to begin traveling again, we have to remember that wearing masks and social distancing are still a requirement.” What To Expect When …

SHARE

by Kristin Palpini
Lifestyle
COVID-19: New Report Projects How Long It Will Take NYC Tourism To Return To Pre-Pandemic Level COVID-19: New Report Projects How Long It Will Take NYC Tourism To Return To Pre-Pandemic Level
Covid-19: New Report Projects How Long It Will Take NYC Tourism To Return To Pre-Pandemic Level It could be years until tourism fully recovers from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report. In a report from NYC & Company released on Monday, Nov. 16, due to a lack of international tourists expected back in the Big Apple for some time due to the pandemic, as well as domestic travel restrictions, the city may not return to its 2019 pre-pandemic level before 2025. According to NYC & Company, which commissioned the study, a return to normalcy and tourism largely hinges on when or if a vaccine is distributed, and how effective it is. NYC & Company’s repor…

SHARE

by Zak Failla