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ATPI Advisory 19 October 2020 ATPI Alerts Travel Opportunities per Country during Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dear Valued Client, The world is still changing by the hour during this COVID pandemic outbreak. Many travel bans are being eased or lifted and other countries still extend or expand their current travel bans. Airlines slowly start up their network again, although with lower capacity. Our daily update informs you in short about the latest information. Please note that unexpected travel cancellations are taking place and airlines status may change at any given time without prior notice. The enlisted information is based on the officially announced governmental travel restrictions and quarantine measures, updated via our ATPI Alerts. Below is a summary of the latest updates, please be aware it is not a complete overview of all current travel bans and restrictions. Areas & airports opening or softening restrictions EUROPEAN COUNTRIES: • No updates. AFRICA: • Libya: Flights resume between Tripoli's Mitiga International Airport and Benghazi’s Benina International Airport MIDDLE EAST: • No updates. AMERICAS: • Puerto Rico: Update: Bus, rail service to resume next week as governor relaxes some COVID-19 restrictions ASIAN / AUSTRALIAN COUNTRIES: • Philippines: The Philippines Bureau of Immigration published updated regulations for arriving and departing passengers on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/officialbureauofimmigration • Australia: Update: Some of Melbourne's COVID-19 restrictions to ease on 19 October, 1 November as infection rates drop AIRLINES / TRAIN: • Cuba, Germany: Update: Condor will resume flights from Frankfurt and Duesseldorf to Varadero • Oman, Thailand: Oman Air will resume flights to Bangkok starting from 25 October • Portugal, U.S.: TAP Air Portugal restarts direct flights from Lisbon to Chicago, New York and San Francisco airports • Caribbean, Mexico, U.S.: United Airlines announces new routes and increases of several destinations in Mexico, Caribbean and Central America • Croatia, Netherlands: Update: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to operate daily flights between Amsterdam and Zagreb in November • Germany, India: Air India to start Germany flights from 26 October • Costa Rica, Mexico: Volaris to resume flights in Costa Rica • India: Tejas Express trains will restart from 17 October on some routes • Philippines , Singapore: SilkAir plans to resume flights between Davao City and Singapore • Bulgaria, Qatar: Update: Qatar Airways resumes flights to Sofia • Greece, U.K.: Update: Jet2 will resume flights from Leeds Bradford Airport to Crete from 24 October to 14 November • Canada, Caribbean, Mexico: Air Canada Vacations announces more flights to several destinations in Mexico, Caribbean from November • Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, U.S.: Update: Caribbean Airlines will resume flights between Guyana and New York on 19 October Areas, airlines & airports imposing further restrictions AIRLINES / TRAIN: • Cameroon: Update: Camair-Co postpones resumption of flights again • Europe: Update: Ryanair's return to Serbia delayed until 2021; Air Serbia, Wizz Air adjust planned flights from Nis airport • U.K.: British Airways cancels flights from London's Gatwick Airport until March 2021 AREAS & AIRPORTS: • Hong Kong, India: Hong Kong bans Air India and Vistara flights from 17-30 October • Antigua and Barbuda: Government extends state of emergency for 65 days because of COVID-19 • Ireland: Update: Government will impose more nationwide COVID-19 restrictions from 19 October • Switzerland: Government announces tighter restrictions to tackle spike in COVID-19 cases • Iran: Governor extends COVID-19 restrictions in Tehran • Italy: Update: Government further tightens COVID-19 restrictions (Source: ATPI Alerts) Please stay informed by subscribing to ATPI Alerts. This information is up to date at the time of publication and is subject to change without prior notice The above (as uploaded in ATPI Alerts) are the most recent and urgent travel news. However, we suggest that you also follow the below links including updated news for any country of your interest. IATA: https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm IATA: https://www.iata.org/en/programs/covid-19-resources-guidelines/covid-gov-mitigation/ Travelport : https://www.travelport.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/airline-policies.pdf Check the latest travel rules & restrictions for your trip here: https://apply.joinsherpa.com/travel-restrictions?affiliateId=americanairlines https://klm.traveldoc.aero/ Most importantly, make sure to safeguard your own health by following general hygiene rules and avoiding social gatherings. Responsibility is the key to overcoming those hard times and returning back to normal the soonest possible. 13 z .