We stand with the people of Ukraine.
As the war with Russia continues to unfold, we understand travelers may be wondering what they can do to help. We are joining our sister brands at Booking Holdings to support the humanitarian effort in Ukraine by donating USD$1,000,000 to the International Committee of the Red Cross, as well as matching employee donations*. To learn more about how you can support Ukraine, visit the ICRC. Keep reading for how this news is impacting travel.
How is the war in Ukraine impacting travel?
With news of the war in Ukraine raising questions about travel, here is what to keep in mind as this event continues to develop. News as of 03/09/2022.
- How will this conflict affect travel as a whole?
Recent sanctions placed on Russia have increased fuel prices, which will eventually make air travel more expensive and more immediately felt by rental car drivers at the gas pump. - Can I fly to Europe right now?
Keeping in mind that some US travelers worry about their summer travel plans, airlines are still servicing destinations, with exception to areas of conflict, and are keeping their distance from Eastern European airspace. - What about flying to Russia?
As of last week, the US government stated that it will be closing off airspace to Russian planes, adding to the list of countries around the world also taking this precaution. - Will my international flight be diverted?
According to the AP, many airlines in and surrounding Ukraine are re-routing or canceling flights as a precautionary measure to avoid any sort of conflict. - What can I do to help?
As we continue to monitor what’s happening with Ukraine and Russia, here is a list of organizations in Ukraine and beyond to support.
The pre-check
In addition to monitoring what’s happening with Ukraine and Russia, here are other top travel stories trending this week.
- What’s the latest on travel mandates?
Many domestic and international destinations have eased COVID-19 guidelines even further, bringing positive news for spring travelers – here are some of the highlights. - BREAKING: TSA extends mask mandate.
Though the CDC recently changed mask mandates, today the TSA announced masks are still required for public transportation, including flights, until April 18. - Speaking of masks…
Many cruise lines, including Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian, will stop requiring masks for most indoor settings. - TSA pre-check is headed to the Bahamas.
The Transportation Security Administration recently announced that it will grant Pre-Check travelers priority in its first international location in Nassau.
Community Voices
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In celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8, we recently chatted with travel creator, drone pilot and podcast host, Christine Lozada, about her travel experiences and her advice for empowering other women travelers. In this piece, Christine covers everything from what inspires her to keep traveling to safety tips that allow for serendipitous travel moments. Head to the Travel Hacker blog to hear more about Christine’s story and her advice for those looking to make the most of their solo trips.
*Donation is made by Booking Holdings Inc., which will be matching all employee donations made through March 15, 2022, with no maximum cap.
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