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WAIT FOR A SPORTING EVENTS | <a href="https://www.theactivetimes.com/extreme-weather-pro-sports-athletes"target="_blank">Pro athletes have endured a lot</a> for the sake of the game, however this global health pandemic has upended the spring and summer sporting season. Currently, Major League Baseball has not announced a ticket refund policy, and the league intends to play as many games as possible when the season begins. The NHL and NBA have both been similarly mum on refund policies as they navigate the possibility of a season with empty stands and stadiums.

Ed Perkins on Travel: Last-minute holiday gifts for travelers, 2020

December 17, 2020 at 5:35 p.m.

Time to think about last-minute holiday gifts for travelers on your list — and to rethink the usual lists to see what might still apply during the various pandemic travel...

Ed Perkins on Travel: The new DoT rules: Should you worry?

December 10, 2020 at 5:59 p.m.

Last week, the Department of Transportation issued two new rules for airlines. All the consumer advocates I know opposed one of them and accepted the other. My take is that...

Ed Perkins on Travel: Will IATA’s new travel pass get you going again?

December 3, 2020 at 8:46 p.m.

IATA, the International Air Transport Association, is developing a digital "Travel Pass" data system that it hopes will serve as the standard "health pass" for international air travelers. The basic...

Ed Perkins on Travel: ‘There’s good news tonight’

November 23, 2020 at 4:44 p.m.

Most of you are too young to remember Gabriel Heatter, a radio newscaster, who, no matter how dire the country's situation, would start off each broadcast with "There's good news...

IF SEEING A THERAPIST, DON'T STOP | If you regularly visit a therapist, don't stop. If your therapist offers a telehealth option, continue to be in touch by utilizing it and <a href="https://www.theactivetimes.com/healthy-living/30-secrets-never-keep-your-doctor">don't keep anxious thoughts to yourself.</a> Those of you who have consistent sessions may find the face-to-face interaction beneficial and needed, even if it's virtual.

Ed Perkins on Travel: Mid-November update

November 19, 2020 at 2:54 p.m.

"Cheer up," they said last week; "things could be worse." So, I cheered up. And, sure enough, things did get worse. That old gag certainly applies to travel in the...

Ed Perkins on Travel: Department of Transportation consumer issues — What’s next

November 12, 2020 at 7:52 p.m.

All of the consumer advocates I know predict that the incoming Biden Department of Transportation (DoT) will be more pro-consumer than the current one. That's a pretty low bar, but...

Ed Perkins on Travel: Holiday travel 2020 November update

November 6, 2020 at 6:56 p.m.

Last Friday, I had an eye exam and found that my glasses could correct to 20/20 vision. And as far as I can tell, that eye test is about the...

FILE - In this March 24, 2015, file photo, a traveler walks past a sign advertising a Delta Air Lines credit card at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in SeaTac, Wash. A recent NerdWallet survey found that about a third of Americans plan to travel for 2020 spring break. In addition to earning points, using a travel credit card can provide valuable trip protections, as well as perks like free checked bags or lounge access. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Ed Perkins on Travel: Can ‘the Market’ really eliminate deceptive travel advertising?

November 5, 2020 at 6:37 p.m.

Whenever some consumer advocate suggests need for a new regulation to mitigate some obvious traveler pain point, the industry's primary suppliers — airlines, hotels, cruise lines, and the others —...

For 14 days after your holiday travels, you should stay home as much as possible and especially avoid being around <a href="https://www.theactivetimes.com/percentage-of-adults-at-high-risk-of-coronavirus-infections">people at increased risk for severe illness or complications from COVID-19</a>.

Ed Perkins on Travel: Holiday travel 2020

October 22, 2020 at 1:03 p.m.

Normally, at this time of the year, I'd be reporting on how to score the lowest airfares and hotel rates for the Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year holiday periods. Obviously, there's...

CHOOSE HOTELS TAKING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS | If you need to stop overnight on your road trip home or stay at a hotel while visiting for the holidays, do your research before booking. Many big chains and small businesses alike have adopted new coronavirus safety and security measures. Read up on their processes and procedures to make sure you feel safe and comfortable as well as to be prepared for potential changes in guest services, the check-in process and more.

Ed Perkins on Travel: Getting back in the air — what it will take

October 22, 2020 at 1:04 p.m.

When will you decide to fly again? And what will it take to get you back onto planes? Recent surveys show that travelers are itching to get going: One such...

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