Originally Posted by Mike Jacoubowsky

Because they'd dilute our test results and make the US look better than it actually is? :-)

More seriously, at this point we're likely in too deep to do anything reasonable w/regards reciprocity. The timing for that should have been before Delta took hold. Loosening any restrictions at all would seem to be lacking in justification right now, unless it was part of an overall package that strengthened protections. That would be ideal.

The biggest issue is how airlines and cruise lines will view this as a barometer of upcoming travel, and proactively cancel flights and cruises. My wife and I are doing a Greek Island Cruise on Norwegian Oct 31-Nov7. Thankfully, Norwegian is already 100% vaccinated, both crew and passenger requirement, so I think they're positioned well. The rest of the industry has to make a quick decision on whether it's time to embrace a two-class world (vaccinated vs not) and cater/optimize for those vaccinated and essentially write off/alienate those who are not. The time to do so is now.

I believe there is a huge marketing opportunity right now, catering to those vaccinated. Trying to mix both might be like bringing back a smoking section on a plane. How many non-smokers would choose to fly on an airline that still allowed smoking?