The Careful Resumption Under Improved Safety Enhancements (CRUISE) Act would allow cruise lines to resume domestic operations by July 4.

Air Canada has also agreed to pay refunds for passengers who had non-refundable tickets but could not travel because of COVID.

The carrier has not flown since March 21, 2020.

According to ASTA, 150,000 American travel advisors are the worldwide sales channel for the cruise industry.  

According to CLIA, the new mandates will financially hurt half a million Americans. 

'Acknowledging that vaccinations eliminate the need for testing and quarantines removes a key barrier to domestic travel.'