AirGuide Business – Travel Health covers global health issues, pandemics affecting destination cities, countries, airlines, airports, hotels, travel trade and industry, and related news, feature articles, special reports, market intelligence and analysis for industry professionals.

Elderly Passenger Sues American Airlines After Suffering Cardiac Arrest Post-Delay

By | 2024-04-24T15:29:12-04:00 April 10th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airlines, Travel Health|

Pamela Harrison, a 71-year-old passenger, has initiated a lawsuit against American Airlines, claiming negligence and breach of contract after she allegedly suffered a cardiac arrest following a prolonged delay. The incident occurred on a flight from Nashville International Airport to Chicago O’Hare on May 7, 2023. Harrison, who requires mobility assistance due to walking issues [...]

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Air France Flight Marks Historic Transatlantic Transport of Donor Heart with XVIVO’s Cutting-Edge Technology

By | 2024-04-05T09:55:48-04:00 March 26th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airlines, Travel Health|

In a pioneering collaboration that marries aviation and medical innovation, a donor heart was transported across the Atlantic Ocean on an Air France flight, setting a new precedent in organ transplants. This groundbreaking journey, made possible by XVIVO’s Heart Assist Transport technology, involved carrying the heart of a 48-year-old man from the French West Indies [...]

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CDC Expands Traveler COVID-19 Testing to Include Chicago and Miami Airports

By | 2024-03-25T15:23:36-04:00 March 13th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airport Business, Airports, Travel Health|

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is broadening its health surveillance program that conducts COVID-19 testing among international travelers. This expansion will now include Chicago's O'Hare International Airport and Miami International Airport, alongside the existing six airports already participating. This initiative aims to bolster the detection of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases by [...]

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Navigating Medication Confiscation: How to Secure Your Prescriptions While Traveling

By | 2024-03-25T08:59:53-04:00 March 5th, 2024|@AirGuide Destinations, Airport Business, Airports, Destination, Travel Health, Travel Tips|

Traveling with prescription medication can unexpectedly complicate your journey, with a surprising 10% of travelers having experienced the confiscation of their medicines during their travels. This alarming statistic, highlighted in a January survey by BuzzRx involving 1,245 Americans, underscores the importance of being prepared and informed about the regulations surrounding traveling with medication. The survey [...]

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Norwegian Cruise Line Ship Denied Entry to Mauritius Due to Health Concerns

By | 2024-03-06T11:34:47-05:00 February 25th, 2024|@AirGuide Destinations, Cruise & Yachting, Destination, Travel Health|

Mauritius has taken a cautious stance by denying entry to the Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' vessel, Norwegian Dawn, over health concerns. The Mauritius Ports Authority made this decision after the ship, which was expected to dock in Port Louis on Sunday, arrived a day earlier, having missed a stop at Reunion Island. This preventive measure [...]

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Las Vegas Resorts Face Recurring Bed Bug Issues Amidst Increasing Tourist Visits

By | 2024-03-23T11:09:00-04:00 February 22nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Destination, Hotel Business, Hotels & Resorts, Travel Business & GDS OTA, Travel Health|

Recent reports have emerged of bed bug infestations at several prominent hotels and resorts along the Las Vegas Strip, marking a concerning trend for the destination known worldwide for its entertainment and hospitality. Public health records have confirmed incidents at no fewer than four major establishments in the past few months, reigniting worries over bed [...]

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Gastrointestinal Outbreak Affects 154 on Cunard’s Queen Victoria Cruise Ship

By | 2024-03-06T11:39:04-05:00 February 11th, 2024|@AirGuide Destinations, Cruise & Yachting, Travel Business & GDS OTA, Travel Health|

A significant outbreak of a gastrointestinal disease has impacted 154 passengers and crew members aboard the Queen Victoria, a luxury cruise ship operated by Cunard. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently investigating the outbreak, which has caused symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea among those affected. The issue first came [...]

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CDC Probes Gastrointestinal Illness Outbreak on Cunard’s Queen Victoria Cruise Ship

By | 2024-03-06T11:39:04-05:00 February 8th, 2024|@AirGuide Destinations, Cruise & Yachting, Travel Business & GDS OTA, Travel Health|

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently investigating a significant outbreak of gastrointestinal illness aboard Cunard Line's Queen Victoria, a luxury cruise ship on a 107-night global voyage. Reports of illness began on January 22, while the ship was in Fort Lauderdale, and have persisted as the vessel continued its journey, most [...]

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Aging Weakens Link Between Brain and Body Clocks, Aggravating Jet Lag

By | 2023-10-29T12:59:38-04:00 October 13th, 2023|@AirGuide Destinations, Airlines, Airlines Services & In-Flight, Travel Business & GDS OTA, Travel Health, Travel Tips|

Jet lag, the body's internal clock disruption caused by crossing multiple time zones, can be more than just an annoyance for older individuals. New research published in the journal "Chaos" has revealed that aging weakens the connection between the central and peripheral circadian clocks, which regulate vital processes such as sleep, metabolism, and hormone production. [...]

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Can Qantas Research Offer Solutions to Prevent Jet Lag?

By | 2023-10-11T16:48:25-04:00 September 20th, 2023|@AirGuide Destinations, Airline Business, Airlines, Airlines Services & In-Flight, Health & Wellness, Travel Health, Travel Tips|

Qantas, in collaboration with the University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Centre, is pioneering a world-first research project aimed at minimizing the impact of jetlag on travelers. The research was conducted during test flights for Qantas' Project Sunrise program, which aims to introduce non-stop flights between Sydney and New York as well as Sydney and London [...]

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Delta Air Lines Enhances Inflight Medical Technology and Support

By | 2023-09-16T15:22:26-04:00 September 10th, 2023|@AirGuide Destinations, Airline Business, Airlines, Airlines Services & In-Flight, Press Releases, Travel Health|

Delta Air Lines is improving the medical technology and support available to its flight attendants and passengers in case of inflight emergencies. The airline is equipping its crew with new diagnostic devices, such as an enhanced medical-grade stethoscope, an automatic blood pressure cuff, a temporal thermometer, and a pulse oximeter. These devices can measure vital [...]

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Atlanta Airport Debuts First Onsite Triage Clinic in the US

By | 2023-09-16T15:24:23-04:00 August 26th, 2023|@AirGuide Business, Airport Business, Airports, Travel Health|

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world's busiest airport, has opened the nation's first onsite triage clinic, hoping to reduce the number of people transported to emergency rooms. The clinic, located in the domestic terminal, is staffed by paramedics and nurses who can provide medical support and diagnosis for travelers, employees, and visitors. The clinic is [...]

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