AirGuide Business – Travel Security & Health is a source of global travel information to prepare for a safe journey, and to keep you up-to-date on destination health, security, weather or other hazards with related news and feature articles, special reports and analysis.

TSA PreCheck Members at Select Airports Can Now Skip Physical ID Checks with United’s Touchless Technology

By | 2024-03-14T16:31:03-04:00 February 28th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airlines, Airport Business, Airports, Security|

United Airlines introduces a seamless travel experience for TSA PreCheck members flying from Chicago's O'Hare and Los Angeles International Airports with the launch of "Touchless ID" technology. This innovative feature allows travelers to bypass the traditional ID and boarding pass checks by simply scanning their faces, streamlining the security process. To use the Touchless ID, [...]

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Streamline Airport Security with TSA PreCheck and Clear Bundle

By | 2024-03-14T16:31:04-04:00 February 28th, 2024|@AirGuide Destinations, Airport Business, Airports, Destination, Security, Travel Tips|

In the world of air travel, time is of the essence. With the hassle of security checks often eating into precious minutes that could be better spent relaxing before a flight, travelers are constantly looking for ways to expedite their journey through the airport. A new partnership between TSA PreCheck and Clear is offering a [...]

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Accelerating Global Entry Membership with Innovative Enrollment on Departure Program

By | 2024-03-14T16:31:05-04:00 February 26th, 2024|@AirGuide Destinations, Airport Business, Airports, Destination, Security, Travel Tips|

Travelers frustrated by the lengthy wait times for Global Entry interviews have a new reason to be optimistic. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has launched a groundbreaking initiative, Enrollment on Departure, exclusively at Washington D.C.'s Dulles International Airport. This pilot program promises to streamline the process for securing Global Entry membership, a boon [...]

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Virgin Voyages Adjusts Course: Resilient Lady’s Australia Season Cancelled Due to Red Sea Tensions

By | 2024-03-06T10:30:48-05:00 February 26th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Cruise & Yachting, Security, Travel Business & GDS OTA|

Virgin Voyages has announced the cancellation of the Resilient Lady’s winter 2024-25 season in Australia, citing the ongoing conflict involving Houthi rebel strikes in the Red Sea as the primary reason for the decision. In response to the escalating situation, the cruise line is redirecting the vessel to the Caribbean, prioritizing the safety of its [...]

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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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United Airlines to Resume Flights to Israel with Enhanced Safety Measures

By | 2024-03-14T16:31:05-04:00 February 23rd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airlines, Airport Business, Airports, Security|

United Airlines has announced its decision to restart flights to Israel in March, following a suspension that began in October due to the outbreak of conflict between Israel and Hamas. The airline detailed plans to initiate service from Newark, New Jersey, to Tel Aviv, with a layover in Munich on March 2 and March 4, [...]

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Passenger Attempts to Open Emergency Door on Flight to Chicago, Promptly Restrained

By | 2024-03-14T16:31:06-04:00 February 22nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airlines, Security|

An American Airlines flight bound for Chicago's O'Hare Airport was forced to return to Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Tuesday after a passenger attempted to open an emergency door mid-flight. The aircraft, a Boeing 737, landed safely at Albuquerque International Sunport around 2:40 p.m. following the crew's alert of the onboard disturbance, as confirmed by the [...]

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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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Ukraine Appeals to SpaceX to Block Russian Starlink Usage, Official States

By | 2024-03-06T10:30:52-05:00 February 21st, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Defense & Military, Security, Space & Satellite Business|

Ukraine is actively seeking intervention from SpaceX, the aerospace company led by Elon Musk, to halt the use of Starlink communication terminals by Russian forces in occupied territories, as stated by a Ukrainian minister. The appeal underscores the strategic importance of Starlink terminals, which were swiftly deployed to support Ukraine following the invasion by Russia [...]

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Haneda Airport Scandal Exposes Safety Risks: ANA and JAL Employees Cheat on Exams

By | 2024-03-06T11:34:48-05:00 February 21st, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airlines, Airport Business, Government & Regulatory, Security|

In a startling revelation at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, two leading airlines, All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL), face a significant scandal involving safety protocol breaches. This incident has unearthed the cheating practices of employees on essential written exams for driving licenses, essential for those operating baggage cars and catering vehicles within the airport's [...]

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How Safe are Cruise Stops? Understanding Travel Advisories and Onboard Safety

By | 2024-03-06T11:34:50-05:00 February 20th, 2024|@AirGuide Destinations, Cruise & Yachting, Government & Regulatory, Security, Travel Business & GDS OTA, Travel Tips|

Following alleged incidents of sexual assault on Carnival Cruise Line passengers in the Bahamas amid travel warnings, travelers may question the safety of visiting ports with active advisories. Two women from Kentucky reported being drugged and raped while ashore on the island of Grand Bahama, leading to the arrest of two men on sexual assault [...]

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Royal Caribbean Reroutes 9-Month World Cruise Due to Red Sea Security Concerns

By | 2024-03-06T10:33:14-05:00 February 20th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Cruise & Yachting, Security|

Royal Caribbean International has announced a rerouting of its highly anticipated 9-month Ultimate World Cruise aboard the Serenade of the Seas, originally set to navigate through the Suez Canal in May. This decision comes in response to the ongoing security concerns in the Red Sea, primarily due to Houthi rebel attacks in the region. To [...]

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