Posts by metahacker
U.S. Entry to Soon Require COVID-19 Test Within 1 Day, Effective Next Week
Today (December 2), the Biden administration announced a new package of measures to combat the Omicron variant. Entry Requirements The part drawing the most attention is the COVID-...
Omicron Variant Triggers New Entry Restrictions Again: The U.K., U.S., and Schengen Begin Blocking Southern African Countries
A new COVID Omicron variant outbreak has emerged in South Africa. It has already gained an advantage over the Delta variant there, and within just a few days it had spread to the U...
Singapore Vaccinated Travel Lane: Travelers From the U.S., Canada, and Europe Can Visit, Including Unvaccinated Children
Since the start of the pandemic, Singapore has maintained relatively strict entry restrictions, allowing only short-term travel and business passes (visas) from mainland China and...
Including Sinopharm and Sinovac: U.S. to Reopen Borders in November; Vaccinated Travelers Can Enter, Existing Regional Travel Bans to Be Lifted
The White House today (October 25) officially issued an presidential proclamation, marking the formal rollout of the new policy. At the same time, the CDC also released technical i...
How to Get an EU Vaccine Passport From Home Using a Foreign Vaccination Record
Most European countries have fully reopened to people vaccinated with the three U.S. vaccines, and it has largely returned to normal to apply in the U.S. for Schengen tourist visas...
Air Canada Aeroplan Launches Elite Status Match, for US Residents Only
Canada reopened in September to vaccinated travelers, regardless of where they are coming from. Air Canada Aeroplan, the airline’s frequent flyer program, is part of Star Alliance....
Hong Kong launches Come2HK program: Guangdong and Macau residents can enter Hong Kong without quarantine, making it possible to reset eligibility for travel to the U.S.
The Hong Kong SAR government announced on September 7 that it is launching the “Come2HK” program for residents of mainland China and Macau. Eligible travelers can currently enter H...
"Expires on 9/10—Use PayPal/Venmo at CVS for $20 Off; PayPal Can Leave You $10 Ahead"
The PayPal offer has already been redeemed, so you can try Venmo instead. The PayPal/Venmo CVS discount is back. This time it is still $20 off a $20 spend (minimum post-tax subtota...
Easy deal: Buy an AA ticket and get a $50 discount code
Mastercard and American Airlines are running a promotion: if an AAdvantage member buys one AA ticket between August 23 and September 20, with a pre-tax fare of at least $60, they c...
“Open to Vaccinated U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents Starting 8/9” Canada PM: U.S.-Canada Border Expected to Reopen in Mid-August, Other Countries May Enter Canada in September
[Updated July 19] Starting August 9, Canada will allow fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents to enter Canada. Canadian government statement Entry Requirements For...
Starting May 27, California Offers a $50 Gift Card for Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine, Plus a Chance to Win $1,500,000
Today (May 27), California Governor Newsom announced a new Vax for the Win program to encourage California residents to get vaccinated before the state reopens on June 15. To quali...