News You Can Use – June 17, 2020

Refuse To Wear A Face Mask And You May Be Banned From Future Flights

News You Can Use Major US airlines have announced they intended to more strictly enforce mask wearing aboard their planes, including potentially banning passengers who refuse to wear a mask. The announcement comes in lieu of a federal regulation requiring all passengers to wear masks…  CNN

Demand For Rvs Grows As Coronavirus Crisis Changes The Way We Travel

News You Can Use Dealers report strong demand for RV rentals and sales as would-be travelers look for options that minimize the risk of catching the virus. Production began ramping up again this month at major RV manufacturers like Thor and Winnebago Industries, which suspended operations for several weeks during the pandemic…  Chicago Tribune

U.S. State Department Gradually Resuming Passport Services

News You Can Use The U.S. State Department is resuming its passport services after processing came to a halt in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. An Assistant Secretary of State announced that half of their employees at passport agencies and centers across the country have returned to work in a gradual process that started on June 3…  Travel + Leisure

What You Should Pack If You’re Traveling During The Pandemic

News You Can Use If you plan to take a road trip or flight during the coronavirus pandemic, health experts suggest putting certain items on your packing list. These items may help keep you from getting sick or navigate potential closures on your trip, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…  The News & Observer

30 Europe Countries Open For Travel–All You Need To Know

News You Can Use Europe travel is increasingly possible for Europeans, and non-Europeans, as 30 countries reopen for holidays for the first time in three months. Firstly in June comes the lifting of land border checks between European countries. Then in July, a gradual lifting of the EU travel ban…  Forbes