Didn’t catch this week’s major travel updates? Here’s a quick look at the top developments shaping the industry for advisors, suppliers and travelers.
Travel Advisories for Venezuela and Peru
The U.S. State Department is warning Americans not to travel to Venezuela or to certain regions of Peru, citing concerns about crime and terrorism. READ MORE
FAA Cuts Flights at Newark Liberty Amid Ongoing Challenges
The FAA has announced a significant reduction in flight operations at Newark Liberty International Airport, a move set to last for several months as officials address ongoing issues such as equipment outages, runway construction and air traffic control staffing at New Jersey’s largest airport. READ MORE
New Air Routes with Allegiant & Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines has launched nonstop service from Miami International Airport to Austin, Washington DC and Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. READ MORE
This fall, Allegiant is launching five new air routes to eight cities around the country—all nonstop. The routes will provide the only nonstop service between these cities. Additionally, the airline added an intrastate route for travelers in Tennessee. READ MORE
Memorial Day Travel
A weaker dollar and immigration crackdowns may be dampening demand for international travel, but record numbers of Americans are expected to hit the road within the U.S. this Memorial Day weekend, AAA says. READ MORE
