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Vietnam to reopen early to tourists
The Vietnam Ministry of Tourism has confirmed that the country will fully reopen to international tourists on March 15, and lift almost all COVID-19-related restrictions on the same day. The...
United applies for Washington-Cape Town route
UNITED Airlines has applied for regulatory approval in the US and South Africa to introduce year-round flights between Cape Town and Washington DC, starting with three flights per week. It is not...
Western Australia: Isolated state reopens two years into the pandemic
Western Australia has reopened its borders nearly two years after first sealing them to international visitors and other Australians because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Australian state is the...
Vaxxed pax to Maldives – no PCR needed
Maldives has published new entry regulations, which took effect on March 4. Passengers no longer have to present a negative PCR test result on arrival, provided they have completed the prescribed...
Turkey – Vax, PCR or antigen
Turkish Airlines in South Africa has issued a statement with news of the relaxation of entry requirements to Turkey for travellers from South Africa. To be exempt from quarantine, vaccinated...
Airlink to start DUR-PLZ service
Airlink will launch a new service between Durban and Gqeberha (previously Port Elizabeth) from April 4, six days a week, with two flights on Wednesdays. The flights will operate every day except...
With effect from last Friday, March 4, travellers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may now travel into Zimbabwe across all land borders.
Zimbabwe press report that the government has now put in place the necessary legal instruments in line with the latest Cabinet decision on the matter (taken two weeks ago) following the gazetting of...
France eases travel for SA
According to Atout France, the French Tourism Authority, South Africa’s status relating to COVID danger from visitors entering the country, has been moved from orange to green. This means South...
Durban welcomes SAA back!
SAA has introduced three flights a day between Johannesburg and Durban. The first flight was welcomed at King Shaka International Airport with a water cannon salute and applause from passengers and...