Flights

Our neighbors to the north are rolling out the welcome mat to American travelers once again. It’s been a long 16 months since Canada first implemented a travel ban, but that cold shoulder is starting to thaw. Starting on August 9, U.S. travelers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may cross the border once again. As a reminder, you’re considered fully vaccinated two weeks after your final vaccine dose. U.S. citizens who meet the requirement will not need to quarantine upon arrival. In addition, unvaccinated kids under 12  traveling with their vaccinated parents are okay to skip quarantine as well. This is certainly great news, but vaccinated travelers will still face some rather strict requirements on entry. You should provide

What is the EU Digital COVID certificate and how does it impact American travelers visiting Europe? The 27 nations that comprise the European Union are reopening to tourists this summer, including those from the United States. To make it easier for them to move around, EU countries are issuing EU Digital COVID Certificates. Also referred to as Digital Green Passes, Digital Green Certificates, or even “vaccine passports,” here’s what you need to know about traveling to the EU as a tourist this summer What Is the EU Digital COVID Certificate? The EU Digital COVID Certificate provides proof that its holder has either received a COVID-19 vaccine, tested negative for the virus, or has recovered from COVID. In this case, these

  With COVID-19 vaccines becoming more available and other restrictions lifting, countries are once again welcoming international visitors. However, this also presents an opportunity for cyber attackers to target new victims. Take a look at some of the most popular airfare scams: Tips to avoid airfare scams How an Airfare Scam Works While searching the web for cheap flights, you may spot a website that offers great deals with a major airline. After booking that flight through the website, you’ll receive a message that the credit card transaction was declined, instructing you to wire funds for tickets directly. Another version of the scam involves receiving an error message at the end of the transaction, notifying you that there is a

Good news: There are many new routes to Europe for vaccinated Americans looking to travel this summer and beyond. As the region opens up just in time for warmer weather, lower COVID-19 case numbers, and rising vaccination rates, people are eager to pack their bags and discover Europe’s incredible destinations. With countries like Iceland, Greece, and Croatia leading the way in easing restrictions, more of their EU neighbors are following suit and making it easier for vaccinated travelers to enter as well. As a result, demand for flights has skyrocketed seemingly overnight since official announcements have been made. In turn, airlines are adding new routes to these re-opened countries, which is great news for eligible travelers. 12 Routes to Europe

Now that people are getting back to more regular air travel, is it any surprise that reports of rude and aggressive behavior on flights are on the rise? Last month the FAA reported a surge in passenger altercations. To put it in proper perspective, there are usually a handful of “aggressive or disruptive” passenger reports annually, and this year the number has already hit more than 1,300 reports! This may seem like an astounding number, but keep in mind this has been a very unusual year and people have been feeling unprecedented levels of stress. We want to share some ideas about how to cope since irritating behavior from air passengers is not really anything new. The best coping techniques