Cathay Pacific has launched a new payment option that gives customers the flexibility to pay using a mix of Asia Miles and cash when booking seats on the airline’s website. Starting 30 March, customers will not only be able to purchase […]
2021-03-19: On Sunday (21 March), disruptions in rail traffic are to be expected in the northern Italian regions of Lombardy (Trenord) and Emilia-Romagna (Trenitalia).In case of a strike, major traffic disruptions are to be expected. Delays and cancellations are likely. Before […]
Update 2021-03-19: According to media reports on Friday (19 March), there are traffic jams due to crowds on the roads leading out of Myanmar’s largest city, Yangon: Thousands of people are fleeing the military government and trying to leave the city. […]
“The successful implementation of IATA Travel Pass in this trial with Singapore Airlines passengers demonstrates that technology can securely, conveniently and efficiently help travelers and governments to manage travel health credentials. The significance of this to re-starting international aviation cannot […]
Update 2021-03-18: The closure of the border with the United States for non-essential travel has been extended until at least 21 April.
Update 2021-03-18: As of Saturday (20 March), the district of Schwäbisch-Hall will introduce curfew restrictions during the day due to high numbers of cases. The home may then only be left for valid reasons, such as going to work and shopping […]
Update 2021-03-18 (2): As of April, the island of Kauai is once again participating in the State of Hawaii’s Safe Travel Programme. Under this programme, a post-entry quarantine can be bypassed by taking a single PCR test before travelling to Hawaii. […]
Update 2021-03-18 (3): The Alpes-Maritimes department is also affected by the new restrictions. A complete list of the affected areas can be found here. Update 2021-03-18 (2): According to further reports, the start of the countrywide night-time curfew will also be postponed from […]
In a hugely pioneering initiative, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has successfully conducted the trial of digital health passes on a flight between Hong Kong and Los Angeles. Designed to provide a simple and efficient means of checking and verifying […]
Mandarin Oriental will manage a new luxury hotel in Hangzhou, China. The property is scheduled to open in 2025. The hotel will comprise 194 guestrooms and suites as well as four restaurants and bars. Significant meeting and event space will ensure it […]