VIRGIN ATLANTIC: Flights to some destinations to resume from 20 July 2020

Virgin Atlantic have today announced that from 20 July they will resume a number of services from London Heathrow. The airline will operate flights to Orlando, New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong and Shanghai. They have also introduced industry-leading health and safety measures to ensure passenger confidence.
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QATAR AIRWAYS: Airline expands network to over 40 destinations

In the past seven days Qatar Airways' network has expanded to over 40 destinations with the additions of Bangkok, Barcelona, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Singapore and Vienna. The airline announced the upcoming return of flights to Berlin, Dar es Salaam, New York, Tunis and Venice.
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ON THE GO TOURS: Global tours suspended until 31 July 2020

On The Go Tours has released updated information on booking conditions following their decision to suspend all tours globally until 31 July. They have also made the option available for customers travelling from 1 August onwards to postpone their trip using travel credit.
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MANGO AIRLINES: Domestic flights to resume on 15 June 2020

The airline has announced that domestic flights in South Africa will shortly resume, and have published a schedule detailing upcoming flights between Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town.
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CHINA: Notice of the Civil Aviation Administration on adjusting international passenger flights

Today the Civil Aviation Authority of China adjusted its measures in the number of international passenger flights allowed. Chinese and foreign airlines who were not listed in the "fifth phase" flight plan may now choose a port city and operate 1 international passenger flight per week. The airlines which were included in the "fifth phase" flight plan may continue to operate one flight per week.
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ETIHAD: Airline to resume further transit services from 10 June 2020

Etihad Airways announced today that it will resume carrying transit passengers via its Abu Dhabi hub from 20 destination cities in Europe, Asia and Australia from 10 June; this follows a lifting of a previous suspension on those flights by the UAE government.
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TOPDECK: All Topdeck trips suspended globally until 31 August 2020

As a result of COVID-19 impacts worldwide, we have reached the heart-breaking decision to suspend all Topdeck trips globally until 31 August. This global crisis has impacted us all, and it’s made us more committed than ever to ensure our customers get to enjoy their Topdeck experience as soon as possible. For now, the adventures are on pause, but as soon as the travel restrictions are lifted and it’s safe to do so, we’ll be back on the road exploring the best of what the world has to offer with you.
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EMIRATES: Flights to an additional 16 destinations due to resume from 15 June 2020

Emirates has announced today that from 15 June, flights and transit services will be resumed between Dubai International Airport and a further 16 cities. Flights will shortly be available to Bahrain, Manchester, Zurich, Vienna, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Dublin, New York JFK, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Jakarta, Taipei, Hong Kong, Perth and Brisbane.
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CYPRUS: Border restrictions to be eased from 9 June 2020

From 9 June, arrivals for the purposes of tourism are to be allowed from a limited number of countries that fall under the classification of 'low-risk'. Anyone who is resident in, or has visited, countries outside of this classification in the last 14 days will not be permitted to enter - even via a third country such as Greece.
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SINGAPORE: Approved travellers on Singapore-China ‘fast lane’ arrangement need not serve 14-day quarantine, but must get COVID-19 swab tests

Approved travellers must take a COVID-19 swab test within 48 hours before departure and another upon arrival at their own cost, and must adhere to a controlled itinerary that is supervised by the host company or government agency for the first 14 days.
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LATVIA: Border restrictions eased for most European arrivals from 3 June 2020

Latvia has today opened its borders to arrivals from most European without requiring visitors to self-isolate. However the UK, Portugal, Belgium, Malta, Spain and Ireland are not included, and any arrivals who have visited these countries in the last 14 days will still be required to self-isolate.
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AUSTRIA: Border restrictions with most neighbouring countries to be lifted from 4 June 2020

Austria's foreign minister today announced the acceleration of a plan to re-open the country's borders to all neighbouring countries except Italy, as of 4 June 2020. All COVID-19 related border restrictions and health checks in relation to Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Slovakia, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and Hungary will no longer apply.
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UNITED STATES: US President announces ban on flights by Chinese Airlines from 16 June 2020

It was announced today that from 16 June the US government would ban Chinese passenger flights from flying to the United States, in a move seen to be a penalisation upon China for 'failing to comply' with an existing arrangement between the two countries. The order applies to Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Hainan Airlines - as well as smaller Sichuan Airlines and Xiamen Airlines.
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CELEBRITY CRUISES: Global suspension of cruising extended until 31 October 2020 for some departures

Celebrity Cruises have announced an extension on the suspension of some departures; this is in response a decision by the government of Canada to restrict cruise ships carrying more than 100 guests until 31 October. Sailings to Canada and Alaska, plus Fall itineraries such as Canada/New England, Hawaii and a few repositioning cruises are affected. Other sailings remain suspended until 31 July.
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NEW ZEALAND: Country could move to alert level one by 8 June 2020

New Zealand's prime minister has said today that by next week the country could move to alert level one, which means all social distancing measures and curbs on mass gatherings will be lifted. Borders will though would remain closed to international arrivals at this time. A decision is due to be made by 8 June.
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KLM: Airline to restore flights to 73 destinations by July 2020

The airline announced today that by July it intends to restore services to 73 destinations, which is more than double the number of routes flown in May. Destinations in Europe will include Alicante, Bilbao, Bologna, Ibiza, Istanbul, Nice, Porto, Catania and Split; also considered will be long haul services including to Jakarta, Denpasar, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Vancouver and Calgary, depending on the easing of travel restrictions.
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CITY LODGE HOTEL GROUP: Selected hotels are now re-open for business

The City Lodge Hotel group have announced the re-opening of around 20 hotels, with the majority being South African properties able to resume operations following the country's move to COVID-19 alert level three. They have also released a guest safety promise, and FAQ's, to assure customers that strict protocols are in place.
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SOUTH AFRICA: Country to move to alert level three from 1 June 2020

From today, South Africa will move down to level three on the five-level approach to lockdown restrictions originally announced by the country's president on 23 April. Internal flights are now permitted, although non-essential domestic travel including for recreational, leisure or tourism purposed is still prohibited. Other guidelines remain in place, including the use of PPE on public transport, a restriction on social gatherings and exercise being permitted only during certain hours.
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