US Border Re-Opens After Almost 2 Years.
Foreign travelers can once again return to the Unites States after a long Covid induced lock down. (AP News)
“The rules that go into effect Monday allow air travel from a series of countries from which it has been restricted since the early days of the pandemic — as long as the traveler has proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test. Those crossing land borders from Mexico or Canada will require proof of vaccination but no test.
American citizens and permanent residents were always allowed to enter the U.S., but the travel bans grounded tourists, thwarted business travelers and often separated families.
Airlines are now preparing for a surge in travel after the pandemic and resulting restrictions caused international travel to plunge. Data from travel and analytics firm Cirium showed airlines are increasing flights between the United Kingdom and the U.S. by 21% this month over last month.”
International Travel is a very important part of the World opening back up in people’s minds. As long as the borders to America remained closed then people will think and feel the pandemic has no end in sight. Furthermore, America’s bruised and battered travel and tourism industry desperately needs the added shot in the arm and cash infusion that foreign travelers bring. Requiring proof of vaccinations from visitors is the only way to go about re-opening and thankfully that is exactly what we are doing.
