Santa Barbara re-opens for leisure tourists

Beginning tomorrow, Friday, June 12, the Santa Barbara South Coast will reopen for leisure travel. Hotels, beaches, restaurants, bars, shops, tasting rooms, outdoor excursion providers and more will welcome visitors to explore all that “The American Riviera” has to offer. Ninety-five percent of the Santa Barbara South Coast’s hotels and resorts will be open, including […]

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Aruba announces re-opening dates for international visitors

The Government of Aruba today announced the country will officially reopen its borders and once again welcome inbound travel for visitors, from Bonaire and Curaçao on June 15, the Caribbean (with the exception of Dominican Republic and Haiti), Europe, and Canada on July 1, 2020, followed by visitors from the United States beginning July 10, 2020. Official opening dates for other markets, including South America and Central America have yet to be determined. The decision to […]

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Heathrow Airport: Employment levels no longer sustainable

London’s Heathrow Airport announced that employment levels are no longer sustainable, as UK government launches 14-day quarantine. Passenger numbers in May continued at an all-time low (down 97% compared to the same time last year) Grim picture is set to continue thanks to the Government’s quarantine policy which requires all arriving passengers to self-isolate for […]

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FlyArystan heading for West Kazakhstan

FlyArystan  announces the expansion of its route network and the launch of a new base in Atyrau,West Kazakhstan, with operations starting on 15th July 2020.   To Aktau daily, Aktobe 4 times weekly (on Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat) and Uralsk 3 times weekly (on Wed, Fri, Sun)   To Kostanay (on Tue, Thu) and Kyzylorda […]

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IATA interactive map gives travelers latest COVID-19 restrictions with real-time alerts

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) introduced a free online interactive world map to provide travelers with the latest COVID-19 entry regulations by country. The map relies on IATA’s Timatic database which contains comprehensive information on documentation required for international travel. To keep pace with the dynamic situation with respect to COVID-19, Timatic is updated […]

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Jamaica Virtual Care Package Transports Travelers

Jamaica, Heartbeat of the World, has curated a care package to refresh the spirit and allow travelers to virtually experience its vibrant culture. Available through VisitJamaica’s Instagram and YouTube channels, the destination is offering an array of music, at-home-recipes, DIY spa treatments, and social media games, recreating Jamaica’s sights, sounds, and tastes for its travelers […]

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Canada’s Transport Minister addresses ICAO on Ukraine International Airlines flight shot down in Iran

On January 8, 2020, Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 was shot down near Tehran by an Iranian surface-to-air missile, killing 176 people, including 55 Canadian citizens and 30 permanent residents. The Government of Canada continues to work with its international partners to improve global aviation safety and prevent tragedies like Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 […]

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Hurtigruten launches new Dover and Hamburg expedition cruises

From 2021, the world’s largest expedition cruise line offers guests a new way to explore the Norwegian coast – with full-year departures directly from the UK, Germany and Norway. Powered with biofuel and packed with green technology, three small, custom-built Hurtigruten expedition cruise ships will operate expedition voyages along the Norwegian coast – with year-round […]

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Vietjet adds eight new domestic routes for Malaysians to get excited about

While awaiting Malaysia to lift international air travel restrictions, there are more options for new alternative routes in Vietnam once international flight operations resume. Vietjet has fully resumed its domestic flight network and just announced eight new domestic routes with operations to commence from 18 June 2020. The eight new domestic routes include Hanoi – […]

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Auckland to Tokyo on Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand, the flag carrier of New Zealand and member of Star Alliance will be resuming its flight from Auckland to Tokyo. The airline’s Auckland-Narita route hasn’t been operating since March 30 due to Covid-19 restrictions which saw their international routes slashed by 95 percent. Air New Zealand will operate one return service per […]

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