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SA’s smaller airports are recovering quicker – with George welcoming more arrivals than before Covid
South Africa's regional airports are recovering quicker than their bigger counterparts as domestic travellers return to the skies while the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic subdue...
Germany to relax Covid-19 travel restrictions despite rise in daily cases
Berlin - Germany will relax its Covid-19 travel restrictions during the summer months so that proof of vaccination, recovery, or a negative test result (cumulatively known as the 3G rule) will no...
Belgium Removes Entry Ban on Non-Essential Travel From Third Countries Starting From Today
Starting from today, May 23, several Coronavirus-related restrictions have been facilitated in Belgium regarding entry into the country and other domestic restrictions. On Friday, May 20, Belgium’s...
Airbnb to pull all listings in mainland China amid prolonged lockdowns, harsh Covid-zero policy
Airbnb is closing its domestic business in China amid the country's harsh Covid-19 restrictions, CNBC reported on Tuesday, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter. According to CNBC's...
Maldives to establish embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
Efforts are underway to establish a Maldivian embassy in Pretoria, South Africa. The Maldives government made the announcement following a ceremony held at the President's Office during which the...
Israel entry rules: COVID testing and quarantine scrapped for arrivals
Israel will drop all Covid-19 entry rules from Saturday (May 21). Travellers will be able visit the Middle Eastern country without showing proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test result....
Refurbished Hilton London Heathrow Airport ready for T4 reopening
Hilton London Heathrow Airport is gearing up to showcase to travellers the result of its multi-million pound refurbishment, when Terminal 4 finally reopens its doors on 14 June 14. While the...
Richard Branson used a visit to Cape Town to announce the return of direct Virgin flights
Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson used a visit to Cape Town to announce the resumption of Virgin Atlantic's seasonal direct flights to the city - after a seven-year hiatus. Before the announcement,...
South Africans flying to the Netherlands won’t be forced to wear a mask – but will on their return
Dutch airline KLM is the latest to drop its face mask mandate, allowing passengers from South Africa and other parts of the world the option to mask up when flying to the Netherlands. The same isn't...