Travel is Picking Back Up Among World Travel Clients
As travel continues to ramp up across the globe, World Travel, Inc. is thrilled to welcome our clients back to traveling again, and to those of you who have yet to resume travel, we are here to support you with all your travel needs. We can't wait to see you all soon!
Delta Resumes Flights Between U.S. and China
Delta Air Lines will re-start service between Seattle and Shanghai-Pudong via Seoul-Incheon on June 25, operating twice per week. From July and beyond, it will operate once-weekly flights from Seattle and Detroit. Read More.
Spain Reopens Borders to European Travelers
Spain reopened its borders to European tourists last week as the continent continues to ease lockdowns put in place to quell the spread of the novel coronavirus. Read More.
AstraZeneca Leading the COVID-19 Vaccine Race
The World Health Organization said on Friday that AstraZeneca's experimental Covid-19 vaccine is the world’s leading candidate and reached the final stage in terms of development. Read More.
U.S. Airlines Continue to Add Flights to Meet Increased Demand
Airlines across the United States are responding to an increase in traveler demand by adding routes to bolster their flight schedules. The recent uptick in passenger demand for flights is a welcome sight for an industry that experienced the full weight of domestic and international travel restrictions. Read More.
Tokyo Lifts All Coronavirus Restrictions on Businesses
Tokyo lifted all restrictions on businesses amid signs that the coronavirus pandemic is waning in the Japanese capital, although concerns remain over a potential second wave of infections. Read More.
How to Reduce Your Risk of Infection
The World Health Organization recommends the following as precautions to reduce your risk of infection:
- Frequently clean hands by using alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water
- When coughing and sneezing cover mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue
- Avoid close contact with anyone who has fever and cough
- If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing seek medical care early and share previous travel history with your health care provider
- When visiting live markets in areas currently experiencing cases of coronavirus, avoid direct unprotected contact with live animals and surfaces in contact with animals
- The consumption of raw or under-cooked animal products should be avoided. Raw meat, milk or animal organs should be handled with care, to avoid cross-contamination with uncooked foods, as per good food safety practices.
For more information on the coronavirus, please visit the Centers For Disease Control and the World Health Organization.
World Travel, Inc. is monitoring the situation closely and will advise of any updates or changes.