As more than a third of the UK were told that they were to be under the newly-created “Tier 4” stage of lockdown with just a few hours’ notice, the Netherlands banned flights from the UK to stop the spread of a more infectious strain of Covid-19 that has been devastating large parts of southern …
Following the news that Thailand was potentially considering allowing travelers from certain countries to enter without the need for a visa, it was confirmed yesterday that this plan has been given the go-ahead. Timed just before Thailand’s peak travel season, it’s hoped that more travelers take advantage of this incentive and provide a much-needed boost …
Travelers have been left disappointed by the news that British Airways (BA) will be axing flights to a number of long-haul destinations in 2021 as the airline deals with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision represents another sign that travelers will see less freedom of choice in flight options next year even as …
In a bid to provide a higher quality of service and enhance appeal to passengers, many US airline carriers are offering testing programs to make travel easier. With the absence of a vaccine being widely rolled out, testing for COVID-19 has practically become the rule of thumb for travel. Many states and countries are opening …
Winter sports enthusiasts hoping to visit Aspen’s world-famous ski resorts this winter will now have to plan for taking a COVID-19 test before traveling. Authorities in Pitkin Country, Colorado, where Aspen’s four ski resorts are located, will require all overnight visitors from outside the county to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test. The new …
With Christmas just around the corner, the final travel season soon approaches to wrap up this tumultuous year. As many Americans are choosing to avoid travel, those looking for a holiday getaway are focused on staying within the borders. The 2020 thanksgiving holiday travel period, spanning November 20 – 29, saw a total travel volume …
A new ‘hard’ lockdown coming into force in Germany from today (December 16) will put a dampener on Christmas celebrations and travel plans, with restrictions only being slightly eased for the holiday. The German federal government announced the new lockdown amid a continued surge in infections which a ‘soft’ lockdown in place since the start …
Following a general increase in the number of cases of Covid-19 in the city and its surrounding boroughs, London has today entered the Tier 3 level of lockdown – the most restricted version of lockdown in England’s controversial tiered system. Having spent that last two weeks in Tier 2, the news is bound to come …
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has recently released a press release calling for the instant reinstatement of international travel without the requirement of vaccinations. WTTC, the global representative of the Travel and Tourism private sector, has allied with key industry players, Airports Council International (ACI), World Economic Forum (WEF), and International Chamber of Commerce …
Travelers from selected countries will be allowed to visit France without COVID restrictions from today (December 15) as the country’s strict lockdown is partially lifted. France has been under one of the most severe lockdowns in the world since the beginning of November as the country attempted to halt a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases. …
Following a new wave of cases of Covid-19, the Netherlands has entered a period of lockdown that will last over the Christmas period and New Year in an attempt to halt any further spread of the virus. Here’s all you need to know about what the lockdown entails, and what this might mean for travelers. …
While many analysts are predicting travel levels to make considerable advances next year, recent data indicates travelers are not completely confident in the safety and likelihood of travel in 2021, as almost all travel insurance policies being purchased for the year ahead are including trip cancellation coverage. With a COVID-19 vaccine on the brink of …