How Flying Will Change in 2022
During almost any other year, a look ahead to what the future holds for aviation would almost certainly be centered on exciting things like new airplanes, airlines and airports.
But it would be impossible to discuss any developments in the industry for 2022 without making reference to Covid-19 variants, restrictions and challenges to airlines.
Here we break down some of the most notable changes coming up for airlines, passengers, airports and the rest of aviation in the next 12 months, as well as the numerous problems the ongoing global pandemic continues to bring about
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US State Department Starts Off 2022 With 16 New Travel Advisories
This week, the U.S. State Department started off 2022 by issuing several new travel advisories.
This, unfortunately, lends itself to the feeling that the new year will carry on in much the same way as the old, thanks to the way Omicron’s already sweeping the globe and the knowledge that potential future COVID-19 variants of concern will likely continue complicating the world’s recovery process.
Despite the fact that 16 countries were issued elevated travel advisories this week, the news does not necessarily all come as cause for lament.
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Hilton Honors Permanently Extends Points Expiration Policy
Hilton has made a permanent change to the expiration policy for points within its Hilton Honors programme.
Points will now remain valid in members’ accounts for up to 24 months where there is no activity, up from the previous 15 months.
Hilton Honors has currently paused points expiration until December 31, 2022, as part of its response to the Covid-19 pandemic, which also includes extending member statuses until March 31, 2023.
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