I read the news so you don't have to.
What's Going on in the Airlines Space
Alaska Airlines owes $600 million in credits to travellers.
China launches new airlines! China Eastern has joined forces with a range of partners including China's biggest online travel agency Trip.com. The new airline will be focused on the island destination of Hainan, home to eight million and a free-trade hub.
#BoycottAirAsia is trending as 1 pilot speak out about the reason he is suspended because the airlines is not following safety standards.
The World Reopening
New Zealand opens up and had a mass sports match gathering. Life is back to normal!
Australia is opening up. The federal government announced a three-stage plan in May to ease restrictions across the country. It is up to each state and territory to decide when and how far they will relax restrictions.
Las Vegas casinos are opening and 5-star hotels are going at insanely cheap prices during summer time. Bonus: if you play the hotel points game, this is the perfect opportunity to tap into these deals!
Las Vegas is also removing plenty of fees like resort fee and parking fee. E.g. Sahara Las Vegas, The Cosmopolitan
EU opens up today (15-June) for EU-travellers, except the UK. The UK still has a 14-day quarantine.
Scandinavia also opens up to travellers between each other's nations, except Sweden. (Remember, Sweden did not have a massive lockdown and there were quite a significant amount of deaths.)
Flights to China are waiting for regulatory approvals to start flying between US and China. Waiting for Mr Trump ...
Domestic travel for Japan to boost local tourism
Guam opening its borders to South Korea, Philippines and Taiwan
The Caribbean opens up on July 1: Bermuda, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Jamaica
Except to see Europe opening to international tourism in July
Polynesia islands opens up on July 15
What to Watch Out for
Interactive Coronavirus (Covid-19) Travel Regulations Map (powered by Timatic). Why book a hotel room when you can book the entire hotel instead? Booking.com cancels contracts with tour operators. Be prepared for more digital and non-human services when you embark on your travels. Jobs gone, investments wasted: Africa's deserted safaris leave mounting toll.