New Zealand’s suspension of travel bubble with Australia is extended
The New Zealand government has announced on September 17, 2021, that it will extend its travel bubble ban…
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.
Australia starts vaccine passport program for international travel
After 18 months of having its borders closed, Australia is ready to explore and welcome the world again.…
Hong Kong temporarily bans Cebu Pacific flights from Manila
Hong Kong has temporarily banned the entry of all Cebu Pacific passenger flights from Manila for two weeks…
Bulgaria brings back entry ban on travelers from the United States
A few days after the EU removed the United States from its safe travel list, Bulgaria announced that…
Canada reopens for international travel from September 7, 2021
Beginning September 7, 2021, Canada is opening its borders to international travelers who qualify as fully vaccinated against…
Indian aviation authority extends international travel ban
Indian aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), extends the ban on scheduled international flights to…
Concerns pile up after infected Virgin Australia crew works on 5 flights
After Virgin Australia cabin crew was found to have Covid, sending passengers and crews from 5 flights to…
Ethiopian Airlines takes lead in vaccine distribution
As the transportation of the COVID-19 vaccine unfolds, Ethiopian Airlines is positioned to take a leading role in…
Brussels Airlines resumes first transatlantic flights since March 2020
Brussels Airlines has resumed flights to the United States following a 15-month long halt of all its transatlantic…
London City Airport launches new travel portal
London City Airport (LCY) has launched a new travel portal created to provide travelers with information about COVID-19…
Israir to start flights for passengers with Covid-19 antibodies only
Israir Airlines, the Tel Aviv-based air carrier, decided to launch specific domestic air services for passengers who have…
Pandemic smacked US passenger traffic to 1985 levels
According to the data released by the United States Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 2020 passenger numbers dropped to…
Paris-Orly airport closes a second terminal
As a result of the drop in demand, Orly airport, Paris’ secondary hub, was forced to close its…
Cathay Pacific slashes long-haul flights to Australia
In response to the new quarantine regulations for flight crew, Cathay Pacific slashed most of its long-haul flights…
Delta Air Lines committed to block middle seat through April
In order to maintain social distance between travelers, Delta Air Lines reiterated its commitment to keep blocking the…
Biden’s mandatory mask rule backed by US airlines
President-elect Joe Biden’s plan to mandate masks for air travelers was supported by Airlines for America, a trade…
Qantas aims to restart international flights from July 2021
Australian air carrier Qantas is aiming to restart international flight services from July 2021. However, Qantas’ aim has…
When will aviation recover in full?
The air connectivity which is still decimated by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is slowly recovering, giving more hopes…