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The FCDO has updated its travel advice for Spain (Credit: Filip Sochor / Unsplash)
Spain rolls back entry rules for non-fully vaccinated arrivals
UK arrivals will continue to have to provide evidence of full vaccination against Covid-19 or having recovered from the infection to enter the country
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Sweden drops Covid-19 entry restrictions
Travellers will no longer be required to present a vaccination and test certificate upon entry
Norwegian is adding two Boeing 737 Max to its fleet
Norwegian Air drops face mask mandate
The move will come into effect on Monday (4 April)
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US CDC drops Covid-19 warning for cruises
Put in place more than two years ago, the cruise health travel notice provided guidance to consumers on restrictions in cruise travel
France will include the UK in its marketing efforts (Credit: Anthony Choren / Unsplash)
France reopens to unvaccinated travellers
The country’s consul general in London confirmed the UK will be placed on France’s green list from Thursday (31 March)
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Grenada removes all Covid-19 travel curbs
From 4 April all travellers, regardless of vaccination status, will no longer be required to a take Covid-19 test to enter
The TSSA union fears Cook's collapse will give Tui ‘a monopoly position’
Summer 2022 could be as strong as 2019, says Tui
Bookings for summer 2022 at 80% of summer 2019 levels, group reveals
Sunvil has bolstered its European rail programme in Scandinavia
Denmark lifts all remaining Covid travel restrictions
Danish ministry of health confirms all Covid travel rules scrapped from midnight on 29 March
Ireland's government has announced a list of 15 quarantine-exempted countries
Dublin airport apologises after passengers face ‘lengthy’ delays
Queues are likely to continue to be experienced at the airport’s security gates at peak hours over the next few weeks
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South Africa tourism chief hails 'step towards' 2019 outlook
Country has further eased its restrictions on international travel
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Cambodia drops Covid-19 testing for overseas arrivals
Visitors will no longer need to take pre- or post-arrival tests
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Vietnam reopens borders to international visitors
UK travellers can stay in Vietnam for up to 15 days without needing a visa
Antigua will be one of the ports of call on P&O's new 40-night cruise to the Caribbean on Aurora
Antigua drops testing for fully vaccinated arrivals
Passengers showing symptoms of possible infection may be required to take to a PCR test on arrival at their own expense
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MP calls for transparency over govt's ‘secretive’ travel committees
Ben Bradshaw said public inquiry into Covid should have full access to "various and quite secretive" committees set up by govt to impose travel restrictions
Masks will remain mandatory on US flights until 18 April (Credit: Elly Johnson / Unsplash)
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic scrap face mask rules
The carriers will not require passengers to wear a face covering onboard flights from Wednesday (16 March)
Win a kiwi adoption package with Tourism New Zealand
New Zealand to reopen to fully vaccinated travellers from May
A negative pre-departure test, post-arrival test and a test on day five will still be required
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South Korea drops quarantine for fully vaccinated arrivals
Overseas visitors will be required to enter their vaccine records online prior to entry
The no-sail order has been extended to 31 October (Credit: Sandra Seitamaa / Unsplash)
UK and US ease Covid restrictions on cruise travel
The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reduced its cruise risk level from high to moderate and the UK govt has scrapped PLFs for returning cruise passengers
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Australia to end cruise ship ban next month
The country’s health minister Greg Hunt said the decision was based on medical advice
Martin Chalk has become Balpa's new general secretary
Balpa urges UK govt to publish aviation support plan
General secretary Martin Chalk welcomed the removal of remaining Covid travel curbs but urged clarity over the govt’s plans for a sector-specific recovery plan
Heathrow says it is ready to scale up its operations to meet demand as it returns
Heathrow to drop face covering requirement
From Wednesday (16 March), face masks will no longer be enforced in the airport terminals, rail stations or office buildings
Bell said the government "needs to step in now" to protect "viable businesses and jobs across the sector"
'This is a watershed moment for the travel industry'
Abta, Advantage, SPAA and WTTC all hail government plans to end of testing and passenger locator forms from 4am on Friday (18 March)
In France, antigen tests cost £25 and PCRs are £42, while in Spain, on average, antigen tests costs £35 and PCRs £85
End of travel curbs marks 'real beginning of recovery'
Industry hails government’s plans to end all Covid-era travel restrictions from 4am Friday (18 March)
Abu Dhabi implemented a 'green pass' protocol on 20 August, giving vaccinated tourists and residents access to public places and attractions
Abu Dhabi eases Covid-19 travel restrictions
Fully vaccinated travellers will be able to fly to the emirate without having to take a PCR test