Two airlines in Vietnam are will offer regular, non-stop flights between Vietnam and the U.S. starting next year. The routes will make history as the first direct flights between the two countries, and will make travel to Vietnam easier than ever for American travelers. Vietnam Airlines had launched a successful test flight last week, and …
After enforcing quarantine on November 27, Switzerland has reversed the decision and dropped quarantine for all arrivals. The news is a massive relief to U.S, British, and Canadian travelers visiting Switzerland this winter. A statement said, “In order to continue to prevent the new Omicron variant from entering the country as far as possible, a …
Thailand has made the decision to reverse its planned changes to entrance requirements as a result of the growing presence of the latest Covid-19 variant, Omicron, around the world. In doing so, Thailand is set to become one of the latest in what is an ever-growing list of countries that has taken action to prevent …
The UK has just announced that it will be adding a new Covid-19 testing requirement for all travelers arriving in the country. The change in policy is the UK’s most recent entry requirement alteration that has been implemented to combat the spread of the Omicron variant, and it comes after more cases of the variant …
From this Sunday, December 5, all travelers to the Republic of Ireland will be required to show proof of a negative Covid test result upon arrival. Reports say that Ireland’s travel update has been imposed to help slow the spread of the virus in light of the new variant. The minister of Ireland’s Department of …
Testing requirements are changing for air travelers entering the U.S. on December 6th, which features a shortened testing period before departure. The new rules now demand an antigen test be performed 1-day before entry compared to the previous 3-day rule. However, since this new rule is only being applied to those flying into the country, …
United Airlines has this week achieved the feat of becoming the first airline in the world to fly a commercial flight using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The achievement is a landmark in the quest to make travel more environmentally friendly – an area in which the aviation industry is often criticized – and could …
The World Health Organization has criticized blanket travel bans following the emergence of the Omicron variant, suggesting they “attack global solidarity” and “will not prevent the international spread.” The World Health Organization’s regional director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti said, “Covid-19 constantly exploits our divisions. We will only get the better of the virus if we work …
Europe has officially started reopening for tourism in mid-2021, after months of lockdowns and restrictions. The list below covers all of the countries in Europe that have officially opened for tourism, along with their testing and quarantine requirements, as well as any vaccination exemptions. We will cover which countries are allowed to visit each destination …
With its rich history, colorful architecture, castles, mountains, delicious food and beer, its no wonder why Germany continues to be one of the top destinations for international travelers in the world. Germany has reopened its doors for tourism and is hoping to revitalize its economy after being shut down due to the pandemic. On May 13, …
As of 2021, Sweden has made some exceptions to their entry ban and are now allowing entry to a list of EU/EEA countries, and an updated list of third-party countries outside the EU. We have both lists of countries that can visit below, along with all entry requirements and other important travel rules you should …
El Salvador officially reopened borders for international flights into the San Óscar Arnulfo Romero Airport on September 19, 2020 and made entry easier on November 15, 2021. Since closing their borders back on March 18th, El Salvador has been closed to all international arrivals with the exception of humanitarian, medevac or repatriation flights. On September …