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The country's government has announced that from 14 February it will restrict the number of passengers permitted to travel domestically on long-distance trains and buses, in an effort to a curb a rise in infections from COVID-19 variants. Capacity will be limited to 50% if the journey is longer than 150 kilometres, and the measure will be in place until at least the end of May. Exceptions will be made for people who have already bought tickets.

The government of Denmark has announced that passengers arriving in the country must now take a COVID-19 test upon arrival, and then proceed to self-isolate for 10 days; however, it is possible to shorten the isolation period if a negative test result is obtained no earlier than the fourth day after entry into Denmark. Limited exemptions apply, and all non-residents entering Denmark must in addition show both a worthy cause for travel and proof of a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) result taken no more than 24 hours before boarding the aircraft. Danish nationals and residents must also present a negative COVID-19 test.

The UK government has today, 9 February, announced further updates to COVID-19 border measures due to take effect from 15 February; from this date, all international arrivals, whether subject to home quarantine or hotel quarantine, will be required by law to take two further COVID-19 PCR tests on day two and day eight of that quarantine. In addition, UK and Irish residents entering England from 33 “red list” countries will be required to book a mandatory hotel quarantine stay through an online booking platform, at a cost of £1750 for an individual travelling alone - this package will include the hotel stay, transport and testing. A booking platform for both of these initiatives is due to go live on Thursday 11 February, when full guidance will reportedly be published. A raft of penalties, including large fines and imprisonment, will also be introduced for anyone in breach of these rules. The devolved UK nations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are expected to announce similar, confirmed measures shortly.

The airline has announced that due to national COVID-19 'lockdown' measures in the UK, as well as travel restrictions in many of the destinations in which they operate, they have been forced to make a number of schedule changes to their flight routes. Among them are the services between the UK and both Cape Town and Johannesburg in South Africa, which will remain suspended until 28 February.

The country's government has announced updated COVID-19 entry requirements effective from today, 8 February; passengers arriving to Switzerland by air must now present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result to airline staff prior to boarding, with passengers to be fined for not complying. Arrivals from countries deemed 'high-risk' for the virus must quarantine on arrival, with limited qualifying factors allowing some passengers to shorten this isolation period. International arrivals by air, boat, bus or train must also complete an online contact tracing form.

The middle-eastern airline has announced that it will be resuming flights to Moscow from 2 March, in addition to once again connecting to other destinations such as the Maldives and Zanzibar from its Doha hub. The airline is to resume three flights per week to Moscow, operated by an Airbus A320 offering 12 seats in business class and 120 seats in economy.

The government of Cyprus has announced the adoption of new measures from 6 February to impose both a mandatory 72 hour self-isolation period, and a requirement for COVID-19 arrival testing for passengers arriving in the country from destinations classified as category 'A' and 'B' on the basis of their COVID-19 risk levels. A curfew remains in place between 21.00 and 05.00 (local time) and other restrictions on movement and gatherings apply.

The Abu Dhabi-based low-cost airline has announced that from 21 May it will begin operating two flights per week between London Luton Airport and the city of Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina; in addition, Wizz Air is also increasing frequencies on flights to Suceava, Romania; Athens, Greece; Reykjavik, Iceland; and Dalaman, Turkey.

The Scottish Airport has launched an on-site COVID-19 testing service, offering fast and accurate lateral flow and PCR testing. PCR testing costs £99 per person for the general public, £80 per person for airline passengers and £60 per person for Edinburgh Airport staff. Lateral flow tests are also available for £50 per person. No booking is required for lateral flow tests as this is a walk-in service, however passengers who require a PCR test should book via the 'ExpressTest' website prior to arrival.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced that all overseas travellers must undergo mandatory quarantine in hotels. The approach differs from UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s targeted quarantine system, under which self-isolation in hotels managed by authorities is mandatory for arrivals from "high-risk" countries.

The country's government has followed the lead of several other European countries in introducing further travel restrictions for arrivals from Brazil and South Africa, in a bid to curb the spread of new strains of COVID-19; only a limited number of passenger flights from these destinations are now permitted to enter. Passengers in transit in Spanish airports are also now not permitted to leave the airport’s transit area. The updated measures came into effect from 09.00 (local time) on 3 February and will last for at least two weeks.

The country's government has announced that all international tourists travelling to Bulgaria will now have to present a negative COVID-19 test result on arrival, in an effort by the country to curb the spread of new COVID-19 variants; the negative result must have been obtained from a test taken a maximum of 72 hours prior to arrival. In addition, other new entry requirements are in effect from 29 January to 30 April; Bulgarian citizens or legal residents crossing the border without COVID-19 test results must self-isolate for ten days. However, these new requirements do not apply to transit passengers, bus and truck drivers, crews of ships and aircraft.

The country's government has announced that from 1 May, international passengers from the EU and approved other countries will be permitted to enter without restrictions providing that they have been vaccinated against COVID-19; provided that qualifying arrivals present an international certificate of vaccination, they will not be subject to any testing or quarantine measures. Prior to 1 May, certificate of vaccination does not exempt travellers from current travel restrictions.

The country's government has announced that it has lifted travel restrictions for all EU passengers who have been vaccinated against COVID-19; previously, all incoming travellers were required to quarantine for 14 days. Arriving passengers are now required to wait a minimum of 10 days after their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before travelling to Romania.

Qatar Airlines have temporarily suspended acceptance of new bookings from South Africa to the UK until further notice

The Turkish low-cost airline has announced that it is increasing the number of direct flights that it offers from the Turkish city of Antalya, with the launch of a new service to Moldova's capital of Chisinau; the inaugural flight on the new route will operate from 23 April.

The country's government has announced that further COVID-19 travel restrictions will be enforced from midnight (local time) on 30 January; all international travel to and from France from outside of the EU will be suspended, unless there are exceptional circumstances. In addition, a COVID-19 PCR test is required if passengers arrive in France from another EU country, except for trans-border workers. Travel to or from France's overseas territories is not permitted, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

“The German government has decided on Friday, January 29, further restrictions on travel. The airlines of the Lufthansa Group will implement these new entry regulations for flights to Germany accordingly. These will apply for the period effective January 30 until February 17, 2021, for passengers traveling from South Africa, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Brazil and Portugal to Germany. Under the new order from German authorities, Lufthansa Group may only carry passengers with German citizenship or permanent residence permits to Germany. In addition, connecting passengers may likewise continue to use these flights, provided they do not enter Germany and continue to a non-Schengen country. All passengers must present a negative Corona test prior to departure. This valid PCR, antigen or LAMP tests must all comply with guidelines of the German Robert Koch Institute (RKI) and they must not be older than 48 hours when entering Germany. Lufthansa intends to continue offering flights to the countries mentioned. The airline is closely monitoring the current situation and adjusts its flight schedules as necessary.”

The country's government has announced that from 30 January, the Czech Republic's borders will be closed to all foreign nationals to combat the spread of COVID-19, with limited exemptions; allowance will be made for reasons including those visiting next of kin, receiving medical care, or participating in weddings or funerals. Truck drivers who supply necessary goods will be able to cross the border, however border guards will check incoming persons on a random basis.

The country's government has announced updated COVID-19 entry restrictions for passengers from countries deemed as 'high-risk' for the virus due to the ongoing monitoring of variant strains; passengers from countries such as the UK, Brazil, Portugal and South Africa will now face increased restrictions in addition to existing testing and quarantine measures.