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British Airways, Easyjet and Ryanair have criticized the U.K. government’s decision to impose a mandatory 14-day quarantine on international travelers, describing it as “unfair” and “disproportionate.” U.K. nationals and international passengers traveling into the country from Monday — be it via airplane, ferry or train — will have to complete a form, prior to their

More than half of U.S. travelers planning to book trips will not insure their purchase, according to a survey of more than 1,200 Americans by ValuePenguin. That’s despite the near-shutdown of global tourism, the struggle to get refunds on canceled spring and summer travel plans, and lingering questions over how and when airlines, cruise lines,

An Airbus A330neo commercial passenger aircraft takes off in Colomiers near Toulouse, France, July 10, 2018. Regis Duvignau | Reuters For the second time in the last four months, Airbus has recorded zero orders for new airplanes.  The European plane manufacturer recorded no new orders in May as the company adjusts to the harsh reality

American Airlines passenger planes crowd a runway where they are parked due to flight reductions at Tulsa International Airport in Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. March 23, 2020. Nick Oxford | Reuters Here are the companies making headlines in midday trading. American Airlines, United, Delta — Airline stocks rose as the companies announced plans to ramp up

Remember all the hype about so-called “immunity passports” getting the travel world back on track?  Governments are still exploring whether certificates, wristbands or mobile apps could get those who have recovered from Covid-19 working and traveling again. But the notion that immunity passport holders would be able to travel the world carte blanche, going mask-free

The coronavirus pandemic put a dent in the travel and leisure industry, but one segment of the industry has benefited from the health crisis, according to CNBC’s Jim Cramer. The “Mad Money” host on Tuesday highlighted an “incredible, stealth bull market” in the recreational vehicle and camping stocks, advising that investors take advantage on a

A Delta Airlines passenger aircraft (McDonnell Douglas MD-88) takes off from LaGuardia Airport in New York City, New York. Robert Alexander | Getty Images A noisier era of aviation ends Tuesday when Delta Air Lines retires its “Mad Dog” jets. Its remaining MD-88s — and a quieter, younger model, the MD-90 — are headed to an early

With U.S. passenger traffic down by 90%, airlines are desperate to fill seats and are offering big incentives to keep their most reliable customers loyal. But what happens to frequent flyer miles when almost no one is flying, and can an airline loyalty program survive if an airline goes bankrupt? 10:00 37 minutes ago

Sonya Carp and her husband own two short-term rental properties in Florida, and they have decided to list one for sale as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Courtesy of Sonya Carp Consolidation is hitting the market for short-term home rentals as the coronavirus pandemic has curtailed travel dramatically this year. Small landlords and venture-backed

We yearn for positive travel news these days. And in a day and age when headlines dominate, who has time to read the fine print? Here are four popular travel stories from the past two months where details were later clarified that made the original headlines substantially less impressive than they originally seemed. 1. Japan

A car dealer wearing a protective mask walks through the showroom at a Ford Motor Co. car dealership in North Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S, on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Angus Mordant | Bloomberg | Getty Images Wealthy consumers plan to pull back on their spending, despite seeing little impact from the pandemic on their incomes

An EasyJet Airbus A320 aircraft is seen at Malpensa Airport near Milan, Italy, October 3, 2018. Stefano Rellandini | Reuters British budget airline easyJet announced it would reduce its workforce by around a third, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to weigh on the tourism industry. The company said it was looking to cut employee numbers

1. Dow to surge on coronavirus vaccine hopes Dow futures were pointing to an over 600-point gain at Tuesday’s open to begin the holiday-shortened trading week as investors bet on the economy reopening and a coronavirus vaccine breakthrough. Shares of Novavax were soaring about 20% in Tuesday’s premarket after the Maryland-based biotech announced the start of

With more countries easing coronavirus lockdowns in an effort to restart their economies as summer gets underway, CNBC takes a look at where you might be able to go on vacation in the coming months.  The European Commission, the executive arm of the EU, recently issued guidelines outlining how the tourism industry might reopen and

Hero Images | Getty Images Traditionally, parents pay a premium so their children can play capture the flag, drink bug juice and swim in a lake through August. This year, of course, summer camp looks very different. Amid the coronavirus crisis, many camps have cancelled their summer sessions, others have moved online and a few

Hikers take pictures at the entrance of the famous Narrows hike, currently closed, along the North Fork of the Virgin River in Zion National Park on May 15, 2020 in Springdale, Utah. George Frey | Getty Images Trip organizer Natural Habitat Adventures typically plans exciting excursions like African safaris, yacht cruises through the Galapagos and

Dr. Scott Gottlieb told CNBC on Friday that Americans could have “some semblance of normalcy” in the coming months, as long as certain precautions around the coronavirus continue to be taken.  “I think if we’re all careful this summer we can take a breather and get back to some semblance of normalcy,” Gottlieb said on “Squawk Box.”

Heidi Bess, Owner of Candlelight Cottages in Bolton New York, said customers are anxious to get out of their house after being housebound for months. Source: Heidi Bess Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer but the water parks are dry, amusement parks are shuttered and national parks are only beginning to reopen. For

Airline stocks are getting a lift on signs demand is starting to pick up. Southwest and United are both up about 20% over the past week. Investors are watching the Southwest annual meeting for comments from executives that could shed more light on the rebound in bookings. CNBC’s Phil LeBeau reports. 03:32 13 minutes ago

Travelers the world over are asking: Where can I travel that’s safe? Sha Wellness Clinic, a medical clinic and hotel in southeastern Spain, has an answer. It’s requiring guests to provide a negative Covid-19 test result before they ever step foot in the door. “When we began to put together our preventative measures, there was