In travel news for August 25, 2022 we talk about recent schedule reductions from British Airways, Uniworld dropping the vaccination requirement for river cruises, and Silversea Cruises new ship the Silver Endeavor.
British Airways Trims Fall & Winter Schedule
With London Heathrow Airport extending capacity limits British Airways has recently announced that they will be decreasing their winter schedule by 8% or approximately 5,000 roundtrip flights. British Airways is currently reducing their fall schedule by as much as 14% through October. The reduced schedule will run through March of 2023. British Airways is not alone in reducing their schedules, many airlines including United Airlines and American Airlines have announced schedule reductions. The reductions are to allow for the airlines to continue to operate under staffing shortages that have affected every area of the travel industry.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises Eliminates Vaccine Requirement
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is the first river cruise to announce a removal of the vaccine requirement for sailings in 2023. Travelers sailing this year will still be required to be fully vaccinated. There is of course a catch. Travelers will still be required to conform to the requirements of any country visited along the itinerary. So full vaccination could still be necessary depending on the itinerary.
Silversea Cruises Opens Sales of Tickets on the Silver Endeavor
Silversea Cruises, who recently purchased the Crystal Endeavor and is bringing new life to the ship. The ship is now known as The Silver Endeavor and has just opened ticket sales for the inaugural season. The Silver Endeavor will have 12 voyages to Antartica with the first sailing on November 21 and the final sailing for the season on March 14th. The Antarctic itineraries range from 5 to 20 days. The Silver Endeavor, originally christened the Crystal Endeavor on in June of 2021, is a purpose built polar class mega yacht, constructed to cater to the Luxury Cruise market and will accommodate 200 travelers.