New Zealand to extend lockdown until at least Friday
Wellington – New Zealand is set to stay in covid-19 lockdown until at least midnight Friday, New Zealand Herald reported without giving the source of the information. Auckland, which is the epicentre of the latest Delta variant outbreak, maybe in lockdown for longer, the report said. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is expected to announce a […]
U.S. agency TSA extends face mask requirement through January 18, 2022
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is extending the face mask requirement for individuals across all transportation networks throughout the United States, including at airports, onboard commercial aircraft, on over-the-road buses, and on a commuter bus and rail systems through January 18, 2022. On January 31, TSA announced the initial face mask requirement with an expiration […]
U.S. extends non-essential travel ban at Canada, Mexico land borders until Sept 21
Washington – The United States on Friday (Aug 20) extended the ban of its land borders with Canada and Mexico to non-essential travel such as tourism through Sept. 21 despite Ottawa’s decision to open its border to vaccinated Americans. The latest 30-day extension by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), came after Canada said in […]
EU and UK Digital Covid Certificates Recognized by IATA Travel Pass
Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) and UK NHS COVID Pass can now be uploaded into IATA Travel Pass as verified proof of vaccination for travel. Travelers holding an EU DCC or UK NHS COVID Pass can now access accurate COVID-19 travel information for their […]
IATA on Singapore’s Easing of Travel Restrictions
Singapore – Conrad Clifford, IATA’s Deputy Director General, gave the following comments in response to Singapore’s plans to ease travel restrictions. “Singapore’s announcement is a positive step in the right direction. We understand the need for a cautious approach, and look forward to seeing further lifting of quarantine requirements. This will help with the recovery of […]
Covid-19: Singapore to begin gradual easing border restrictions
Singapore – Singapore aviation regulator said on Thursday (Aug 19) to allow quarantine-free entry from next month to travelers from Germany and Brunei who are vaccinated against COVID-19, as part of a plan to gradually reopen its borders. Travellers from these nations bypass the isolation requirement if they test negative in four polymerase chain reaction […]
U.S. to limit some Chinese passenger air carriers to 40% capacity
Washington – The U.S. Transportation Department on Wednesday stated it’ll restrict some flights from Chinese carriers to 40% passenger capacity for 4 weeks after the Chinese government imposed similar limits on 4 United Airlines flights. China informed United on Aug. 6 it was imposing sanctions after it alleged 5 passengers who traveled from San Francisco […]
U.S. CDC, State Dept updated travel Advisory – warn against Turkey travel, ease India advisory
Washington – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. State Department warned on Monday (Aug 16) against travel to Turkey due to the recent surge in Covid cases in that nation, while eased its advisories for India. The CDC added Turkey to its “Level 4: Very High” COVID-19 level, while the […]
Abu Dhabi updates travel regulations for UAE citizens, residents and travellers
Dubai: Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters committees have updated travel regulations for UAE nationals, residents and visitors arriving at the emirate from abroad from Sunday (Aug 15), fully vaccinated travellers from green list nations can skip quarantine but must take a PCR upon arrival and also on the sixth day. When arriving from other […]
UK cuts the cost of health service’s Covid-19 travel tests
London – Britain said on Friday (Aug 13) it was cutting the cost of COVID-19 tests for travel from the National Health Service (NHS) and was reviewing the list of private providers to ensure pricing is transparent, warning it would clamp down on misleading pricing. The travel industry, which has been hammered by the pandemic, […]
