Following the waning of Omicron infections across Europe, which influenced a number of countries to finally loosen strict travel rules, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has joined the Airports Council International (ACI) in further pressuring the continent to lift all remaining restrictions ahead of the busy summer season. Although some European nations, such as …

Because of historical ties, Ireland is always a popular destination for U.S. tourists. And, better still, Ireland became the 8th nation in the world to drop all COVID-19 travel restrictions—including proof of vaccination.  It’s the ideal travel destination right now.  Ireland’s Current Entry Requirements  Ireland has no COVID-19 restrictions anymore. The Irish government—because of the …

Montenegro Drops All Entry Restrictions Montenegro has become the latest country worldwide to drop all COVID-19 travel restrictions. Travelers will no longer need to show proof of vaccination or present a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival.  The Director of Montenegro’s Public Health Institute, Igor Galic, said during a press conference that the health situation “has …

Following a European trend of relaxing entry requirements for incoming foreigners, Romania is the latest in the European Union (EU) to remove all internal Covid restrictions while also relaxing measures at the border. As reported by local media, holding an active ‘Green Pass‘ will no longer be a prerequisite for entering the country. The Eastern …

Travelers will no longer be required to take tests or show proof of vaccination Right after Ireland announced the removal of all its travel restrictions, Hungarian authorities took similar actions. As of March 7, 2022 Hungary lifted covid restrictions for travelers, becoming the 9th country in the world to do this.  On Friday, the government …

Ireland Scraps All Travel Restrictions Ireland is joining a growing list of countries today by removing all entry requirements for travelers. The primary goal of the Irish government is to make travel easier for Ukrainian citizens fleeing the current crisis in Ukraine, but the sudden removal of entry rules benefits travelers from all over the …

Europe is now opening to the world without strict travel restrictions for the first time since the pandemic started. What a relief! Although some countries still have travel restrictions in Europe, the European Union has recommended that all member states remove testing and quarantine for fully vaccinated and recovered tourists, including some of Europe’s most …

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has plunged Europe into the largest and bloodiest conflict it has seen since the end of World War II. And, as Vladimir Putin‘s troops continue to gather and push further west into Ukraine, there have been fears the already fragile travel industry, which was brought to its knees during Covid, …

After tightening entry rules in response to the rapid spread of Omicron, the Scandinavian nation of Denmark is once again rolling back measures as the epidemiological situation improves. Now, all American travelers can enter Denmark without presenting a negative Covid, although the unvaccinated still face post-arrival testing requirements. With the updated guidelines, Denmark now joins …

Four European nations – Spain, Italy, Latvia and Lithuania – have recently eased their entry requirements for U.S. and Canadian travelers.  Having joined Germany and other European nations in relaxing entry rules for travelers – citizens from the likes of the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom – can now enter the above mentioned …

Ever since Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine earlier this week, American citizens who are due to arrive in Europe, and particularly in the Eastern fringes of the continent, have been expressing concerns regarding the impact of war on travel. Those are not unfounded: with both the United States and its NATO partners severing …

A new low-cost airline, PLAY, has announced new routes to the United States beginning this summer. PLAY is based out of Reykjavik, Iceland, and plans to offer service connecting the US to Europe. PLAY was founded in 2019 from the ashes of WOW air. The airline has been flying routes to mainland Europe for the …