U.S. Travel: Record-Setting July Fourth Travel Weekend
AAA projects 50.7 million Americans will travel via air or auto this upcoming Independence Day holiday weekend—nearly 2 million more than 2019—the previous record.
AAA projects 50.7 million Americans will travel via air or auto this upcoming Independence Day holiday weekend—nearly 2 million more than 2019—the previous record.
Travellers hit with delays at U.S. airports ahead of July 4 holiday weekend.
Record-Setting July Fourth Travel Weekend Should Spur Congressional Action on FAA.
The organization highlights that resilience in the travel industry continues within a challenging economic context
Starting on May 12, 2023, all foreign nationals entering the U.S. will no longer be required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 when boarding a U.S.-bound flight. Those applying for a green card will still need to show proof of full vaccination when attending the immigration medical exam. U.S. Travel celebrated the end of the Covid vaccine requirement for travelers arriving in the US:
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“The U.S. The travel industry deeply appreciates the work of Senators Klobuchar, Cornyn, Booker, Moran, Rosen and Sullivan to drive progress at the State Department to reduce excessive visitor visa wait times".
“Today’s jobs report—in which 25% of all new jobs were added in the leisure and hospitality sector—is further evidence that travel is essential to the U.S. economy", said U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman
The U.S. aviation sector was struggling to return to normal on Wednesday following a nationwide ground stop imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over a computer issue that forced a 90-minute halt to all U.S. departing flights.