SWISS fleet fully reunites after Airbus A320 returns from COVID storage
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has welcomed back its last aircraft that was placed in long-term storage in…
COVID-19 air travel
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Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on air travel, including changes in travel demand, safety, travel restrictions, and the recovery of the aviation industry.
Hong Kong to give away 500,000 free airline tickets: who will get lucky?
If you’ve been dreaming of a getaway to Hong Kong, there’s a big chance you might actually go…
China to reopen borders with Hong Kong and Macau
China will reopen the border to visitors from its special administrative region of Hong Kong for the first…
COVID-19: which countries have imposed restrictions on travelers from China?
At a time when strict pandemic-related travel restrictions appeared to be on the way out, some governments are…
China calls for ‘science-based’ response amid global travel restrictions
China has expressed its dissatisfaction at entry restrictions enforced by various countries on Chinese travelers, saying any COVID-19…
Japan opens more entry airports for Hong Kong travelers after request
Japan has slightly eased its entry restrictions for air travelers coming from Hong Kong, adding three more airports…
CDC to require neg. COVID test from pax coming from China amid fresh outbreak reports
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that air passengers originating from the People’s Republic…
Qantas boosts domestic operations; urges customers to use ‘COVID credits’
As flight operations normalize post-pandemic, Qantas is increasing its domestic capacity from March 2023. The Australian flag carrier said…
Beijing International Airport drops negative COVID-19 test requirement: reports
China’s largest airport, the Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) no longer requires travelers to present a negative COVID-19…
Hong Kong to give away 500,000 air tickets to lure tourists back to the island
After more than two years of adhering to some of the world’s toughest COVID-19 restrictions, Hong Kong is…
Face masks no longer required on Air Asia Malaysia flights
Air Asia is dropping the requirement for face masks on board Malaysia flights following a change in guidance…
Cathay Pacific flight attendants plead not guilty to breaching HK COVID-19 rules
Two former Cathay Pacific flight attendants who allegedly breached Hong Kong’s COVID-19 quarantine rules pleaded not guilty at…
Direct passenger flights set to resume between China and the UK
China and the UK have agreed to resume direct passenger flights between the two countries, ending the direct…
Qantas drops COVID-19 vaccination requirement for international passengers
Australian flag carrier Qantas is set to drop all requirements for its international passengers to be vaccinated against…
Saudi Arabia now allows Lebanese travelers direct entry into the country
Saudi Arabia announced that it would now allow Lebanese citizens and travelers from Lebanon to enter the country…
Hong Kong relaxes COVID-19 rules, dropping individual flight bans
Hong Kong has suspended its COVID-19 rule on temporarily banning individual flights from entering the region because it…
Pakistan’s aviation regulator orders face mask rule on domestic flights
The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has officially made masks mandatory on domestic flights due to the country’s…
Qatar Airways Doha to HKG flights temporarily banned over positive COVID cases
It looks like Qatar Airways will not be flying to Hong Kong for the time being. The airline…