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Half of top travel markets have dropped Covid travel restrictions - IATA

: BTN News; Sunday, 20 March 2022

Half of the world’s top 50 travel markets are now quarantine-free and testing-free, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Philippines starts to reopen for the fully-vaccinated

: Health & Leisure; Saturday, 19 March 2022

The Philippines has started to accept fully-vaccinated international leisure travellers from visa-free countries.

Samarkand airport upgrades terminal facilities, adds runway length

: Health & Leisure; Saturday, 19 March 2022

The redeveloped Samarkand International Airport has officially opened a new terminal.

Australian Tourism Awards good for Bundaberg Rum

: MICE News; Saturday, 19 March 2022

At the 2021 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards held in Queensland at the Novotel Sunshine Coast Convention Centre, Bundaberg Rum Distillery Visitor Experience was inducted into the Australian Tourism Awards Hall of Fame after taking the top honours in Tourism Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries for the past three years.

Sharp to drop Griffith-Melbourne route

: BTN News; Saturday, 19 March 2022

Melbourne, Australia-based Sharp Airlines is closing its Griffith-Melbourne service, saying only the Federal government's funding during the pandemic kept it operating.

Virgin Australia wins court tussle

: BTN News; Saturday, 19 March 2022

After a to-and-fro court tussle, Virgin Australia has won its appeal in the High Court against US aircraft lessors Wells Fargo and Willis Lease Finance, which wanted the Australian carrier to pay A$500,000 for the delivery of four aircraft engines to Florida, USA.

Air Canada plans Australasia return

: BTN News; Saturday, 19 March 2022

As Covid restrictions ease in Australia, Air Canada says it is returning to Brisbane and ramping up services to Sydney.

American planning to reintroduce in-flight drinks

: BTN News; Saturday, 19 March 2022

American Airlines will resume sales of alcoholic beverages on domestic and short-haul international flights of more than 250 miles next month, having stopped selling alcohol and food when the Covid pandemic started and travel demand fell.

Prague Convention Bureau keeps the lights on

: MICE News; Friday, 18 March 2022

Czech Republic’s Prague Convention Bureau has issued a statement on the current situation in Prague (connected to the Russian invasion of Ukraine).

Roman Muška, managing director at the Prague Convention Bureau advises: The Czech Republic welcomed around 200,000 refugees (out of nearly three million refugees in total based on UN reports), especially mothers with small children.

China acts to ease quarantine pressure on Shanghai hotels

: BTN News; Friday, 18 March 2022

As it battles Covid outbreaks, China has opted to ease the pressure on quarantine hotels in the Shanghai area by diverting flights to other airports.

Korean Air exits Russia routes

: BTN News; Friday, 18 March 2022

Korean Air is temporarily pausing all services (including cargo flights) to Russia until April as a safety measure while war rages between Russia and Ukraine.

PAL to expand flights, puts Australia on the airfreight list

: BTN News; Friday, 18 March 2022

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is expanding passenger and cargo flights this year in the domestic and international markets to support the airline’s post-pandemic recovery.

GBTA joins calls to end Covid tests for jabbed travellers

: BTN News; Friday, 18 March 2022

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has urged governments in Europe, Canada, the USA and Latin America to end Covid-19 testing requirements for fully-vaccinated travellers.