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At last, SA tourists may go to Italy
Italy has finally loosened the restrictions on “third countries” (non-EU countries) entering the country – from March 1, it will allow EU and non-EU arrivals under the same rules. This means...
Airlink joins loyalty programme
Airlink has partnered with Legacy Lifestyle, a loyalty programme. This means Airlink’s passengers can now earn CashBack rewards when they fly on all the carrier’s flights, irrespective of the type...
QR reverses on visors for African pax
Following a report in Business Insider South Africa (quickly picked up by South Africa’s consumer press), a controversy quickly erupted over the fact that passengers from South Africa, Zambia and...
No more testing to enter Belgium
Belgium has removed the entry requirement of a negative PCR test for vaccinated arrivals, with effect from last Friday, February 18. The only remaining restriction for Belgium-bound travellers is...
Canada eases entry rules for vaxxed pax
Canada will no longer require a negative PCR test result from fully vaccinated arrivals from February 28. Instead, a negative rapid antigen test result will be accepted, according to Federal...
Vehicle shortage chokes operators
Travel is picking up again, and shuttle and car-rental companies are looking to replenish their pared-back fleets. But due to a global supply disruption of semiconductor chips, which are essential...
Israel entry – vax not necessary
Israel’s new travel regulations, taking effect on March 1, require tourists to the country to arrive with a negative PCR test and undergo a second one on arrival and then self-isolate for 24 hours...
Australia finally opens
Australia opened its borders yesterday, welcoming international tourists and reuniting families after nearly two years of closure. Fully vaccinated tourists are no longer subject to quarantine...
Zimbabwe reopens all ports of entry
Zimbabwe’s government has ordered the reopening of all the country’s ports of entry with immediate effect. Speaking to reporters, Information Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said the decision had been...