Arizonans planning a Hawaiian vacation this summer and beyond will have more nonstop flight options, courtesy of Southwest Airlines. Southwest announced plans Thursday for year-round routes between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and four destinations in the island state. On June 27, the Dallas-based airline will launch twice-daily nonstop service between Sky Harbor and...
Read MoreIf you’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and are planning transpacific travel to Hawaii, it may be summer before you’re exempt from pre-travel COVID-19 testing to skip the state’s 10-day quarantine requirement. Hawaii Governor David Ige announced the state would launch its program allowing fully vaccinated travelers to bypass its quarantine requirement for travel...
Read MoreLas Vegas is gearing up to welcome its first new construction resort complex in more than 10 years this summer. Resorts World Las Vegas will officially open its doors on June 24, 2021. When it opens, Resorts World will have a staggering 3,500 rooms distributed among three Hilton properties, including the world’s largest Conrad...
Read MoreWith more people becoming fully vaccinated and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expanding its guidelines for those who have been immunized, people are starting to get hopeful that international travel is on the horizon. Though international destinations are still limited and the CDC still advises against travel in general, some people...
Read MoreBoeing announced a new problem with the troubled 737 Max — this time, the issue is with its electrical system. “Boeing has recommended to 16 customers that they address a potential electrical issue in a specific group of 737 Max airplanes prior to further operations,” the company said. Airlines need to verify that one...
Read MoreWe’ve had a taste of hot weather across Arizona in recent weeks. It serves as a great reminder for drivers to prepare for highway travel under higher temperatures, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Having emergency prep kit in vehicle is a year-round smart idea. Just like ADOT reminds travelers each fall to...
Read MoreSpring is here and before too long, the summer sun will be a blazing and Phoenix residents will be looking for a relaxing place to cool off and enjoy some downtime in the summer. A staycation is a perfect way to unwind and enjoy the lazy days of summer. As we look forward to...
Read MoreDisneyland in Southern California is set to open this spring after a yearlong closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Wednesday, Disneyland Resort announced an April 30 reopening date for Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. Earlier this month, California officials said amusement parks can open beginning April 1 if they meet requirements...
Read MoreSpring Break is just around the corner and in years past, Phoenix families might have piled in the car and headed for California. But, as COVID-19 cases surged in fall and winter, the state discouraged tourism as it faced declining ICU bed availability. Regional stay-at-home orders went into effect to prevent travel by residents...
Read MoreEven though it’s performing better than many U.S. airports thanks to our pleasant winter climate and plentiful outdoor activities, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport continues to see the pandemic affecting the number of travelers passing through. But even as passenger numbers held steady in January at about half the number in January 2020, Sky...
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