In part one of this week's news roundup, #nerdbirds Jeremy and Kai discuss the Department of Defense study that found COVID is nearly intransmissible in flight, Southwest and United's intriguing expansion, and Iceland's new sustainability measures. In part two, they take a deeper dive into airline and airport vendors' efforts to pivot their brands, for both the short and long terms.

In part two of reviewing the Regenerative Travel Summit, #nerdbirds Rachel and Kai ponder the future of luxury travel and accommodation, how hotels and tours can be more inclusive, and preview future related episodes: FOMO vs. JOMO, and the Slow Food movement.

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In part one of this week's news roundup, #nerdbirds Kai and Jeremy talk about US cities that will pay you to visit, basic business class in Japan, and an initiative to reduce quarantine time between New York and London. In part two, they take a deep dive into different "health passport" concepts that industry experts say may be the key to revitalization of travel.

The COVID-19 pandemic has given us all time to think about how and why we travel. After tuning in to the recent Regenerative Travel Summit, #nerdbirds Rachel and Kai share highlights while pondering how regenerative travel moves beyond sustainability, the economic reality of those who work in travel and tourism, regenerative transportation, and what individuals can do when traveling in a post-pandemic world. (Hint: there's a lot of talk of quality, not quantity. Influencers beware!)

In this week's News Roundup, Kai and Jeremy chat about Paris' new lockdown, the demise of AirAsia Japan, the travel bubble between Australia & New Zealand, Singapore Airlines' home-dining program, leisure travel trends, and the man-made Maldivian island.

Intrepid foodie and #nerbird Sebastian joins Rachel to talk about all things food -- from finding local hotspots in the USA and abroad, to thinking about sustainability and fine dining, and integrating newfound favorites once you're home. Location-specific mentions include a BBQ sprint in Austin, croquettes and fried chicken in Japan, Guinness in Ireland vs. everywhere else, and South African rooibos tea.

In this week's news roundup, #nerdbirds Kai and Jeremy talk about COVID-sniffing dogs, pricey airport testing, the future of party cities, and an Italian inquiry into shady airline business practices. Plus, they'll dive deeper into airline and travel agency sustainability - a topic on everyone's minds as we navigate the changing COVID-19 landscape.

First-time visitors to Japan usually encounter a radically different experience than Western culture. #nerdbirds Brendan and Rachel share a dizzying array of stories from food of all price ranges to onsen hot baths, from Fukuoka to Tokyo and Kyoto. They also share useful phrases, transportation tips, and cultural insights.

In this week's travel news, #nerdbirds Jeremy & Kai discuss Airbus' new zero-emission ZEROe hydrogen-powered aircraft, Thailand's plan to welcome visitors for up to nine months, Qantas' seven-hour flight to nowhere that sold out in 10 minutes, and how the cruise industry hopes to combat COVID-19. They close out the Traveler Lifecycle series by discussing the oft-overlooked Reflection stage -- when a trip is over, but can still be quite impactful.