Greek Tourism back into a state of uncertainty
Last-minute cancellations of bookings for holidays in Greece are on the rise after the latest surge in the pandemic, plunging Greek tourism back into a state of uncertainty. According to data collected and processed by the Institute of the Greek Tourism Confederation (INSETE), while September saw air seat bookings come to 80% of those in […]
Etihad Airways is the first airline in the world with 100% of crew on board vaccinated
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has become the first airline in the world with all its operating pilots and cabin crew vaccinated to help curb the spread of COVID-19 and give passengers who travel with the airline peace of mind. In January 2021, Etihad […]
Bitter cold and ice storms forecast for north, central United States
A climate system already punishing the Midwestern United States with the coldest temperatures of the winter was forecast to spin to the south and west on Wednesday, prompting ice storm warnings and sure hazardous travel conditions. The cell of arctic high pressure sitting over Canada that has driven temperatures some 20 or 30 degrees below […]
Germany likely to extend lockdown till March 14: draft document
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany plans to extend restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus till March 14, a draft agreement for talks between Chancellor Angela Merkel and leaders of the 16 federal states on Wednesday showed. The number of new daily infections in Germany has been falling, leading some regional leaders to push for […]
COVID-19: Singapore tightens restrictions for Vietnam & New South wales travelers
SINGAPORE: Singapore will tighten its border measures for people with travel history to Vietnam, whereas adjusting measures for travelers from New South Wales, Australia, the Ministry of Health stated on Tuesday. “The multi-ministry task force has been closely monitoring the global COVID-19 situation,” MOH stated in a press release. Restrictions for people with travel history […]
Canada requires negative COVID-19 tests from people returning across US land border
OTTAWA: Canada will step up its fight against COVID-19 by obliging citizens returning home overland from the United States to show they do not have COVID-19, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated on Tuesday. Everyone arriving by air already has to show they tested negative within the previous 72 hours and this rule is being expanded […]
After IATA now it’s SITA’s to come up with Covid-19 clearance travel pass for fliers, airlines
Dubai: Passengers and airlines now have options with their COVID-19 ‘digital passports’. The technology firm SITA has launched ‘Health Protect’ – a platform that will help them as well as governments to share info on health tests or vaccinations needed forward of the actual travel. Successful trials have already been undertaken with travellers to the […]
Is togetherness the next destination for travel?
For generations, travel has inspired storytelling in books and songs and fueled the growth of cultures and civilizations. But over the last year, the world went on a different kind of journey, swapping passports for puzzles and beaches for binge-watching. Now, a new survey* from IHG Hotels & Resorts reveals how much people are longing for […]
American Airlines Becomes the Only US Carrier with Nonstop Service from Miami to Tel Aviv and Paramaribo, Suriname
Miami’s Hometown Airline deepens commitment to the community with new and increased service American introduces new destination to route map with nonstop service from Miami (MIA) to Paramaribo, Suriname and adds new flight from MIA to Tel Aviv (TLV) beginning in June. MIA will launch new summer service to Little Rock, Arkansas (LIT), and Portland, […]
COVID-19: Austria Issues Travel Warning for Alpine Province of Tyrol Amid Outbreak of South African Variant
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Austrian government has issued a travel warning for its Alpine state Tyrol, making it a “restricted zone” after the area’s health authorities reported 293 cases of the South African variant of COVID-19. “The government is warning against travel to Tyrol in order to prevent the South African variant from spreading, and the […]
