ATPI Advisory
28 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:
• U.K.: Flights from Manchester to Cornwall Airport Newquay resume
AFRICA:
• Botswana: Private charter flights will be allowed into resort towns starting in November
MIDDLE EAST:
• No Updates
AMERICAS:
• No Updates
ASIAN / AUSTRALIAN COUNTRIES:
• China, India: Flights from Delhi to Wuhan will resume on 30 October • Laos, Malaysia: Flight available from Vientiane to Kuala Lumpur on 15 November; passengers need to book onward connections from Kuala Lumpur to their final destination; some restrictions apply • Australia:Additional relaxation of strict COVID-19 lockdown in Melbourne to begin at midnight 27 October • Hong Kong: Government to further relax restrictions on bars and restaurants, reopen beaches
AIRLINES / TRAIN:
• Bangladesh, India: SpiceJet launches flights to Chittagong and Dhaka amid air bubble agreement • Guyana, U.S.: Surinam Airways will resume flights from Guyana to Miami on 31 October • Bangladesh, India: Biman Bangladesh Airlines will resume passenger flights to India from 29 October • Global: Air India will provide connectivity to 12 countries from 28 October to 31 December amid new round of Vande Bharat Mission; flights to other countries scheduled through March 2021 • Bangladesh, India: Vistara will launch flights between countries from 5 November • Middle East: Arkia plans to start services from Tel Aviv to Dubai from 3 January 2021, possible flights to Bahrain and Sharjah • Croatia, Germany: Lufthansa resumes flights between Munich and Zagreb • Hungary, Spain, U.K.: Update: Wizz Air increases flights from London Luton Airport and Doncaster Sheffield Airport to Canary Islands • Kuwait, Oman: Jazeera Airways announces weekly flights to Muscat from 2 November • Egypt, Libya, Sudan: Afriqiyah Airlines will resume flights to Egypt, Sudan in November • Barbados, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago: Caribbean Airlines will offer flights from Barbados to Guyana from 31 October
Areas, airlines & airports imposing further restrictions
AIRLINES / TRAIN:
• Europe: High-speed train operator Thalys cancels 70 percent of trains from 2 November because of COVID-19 • Malta, U.K.:Jet2 will suspend flights from U.K. to Malta from 31 October to 14 February 2021 • Croatia, U.K.: Jet2 cancels some routes to Croatian airports for summer 2021 schedule
AREAS & AIRPORTS:
• U.S.: Curfew imposed in El Paso County, Texas, because of COVID-19 • Slovenia: Security Message: U.S. Embassy updates its information on government COVID-19 restrictions • Seychelles: CDC recommends enhanced precautions for COVID-19, reports people with increased risk for severe illness should postpone nonessential travel • Papua New Guinea: CDC recommends enhanced precautions for COVID-19, reports people with increased risk for severe illness should postpone nonessential travel • Norway: Government imposes tougher measures to combat COVID-19 following recent rise in number of infections • Honduras: Security Message: U.S. Embassy reports national curfew extended through 1 November • Czech Republic: Government orders nightly curfew from 28 October to 3 November because of COVID-19 • Myanmar: Aviation authority extends international flights suspension until 30 November • Japan, U.S.: Japanese visitors to Hawaii who test negative for COVID-19 allowed to bypass two- week quarantine • Thailand: State of emergency rule against COVID-19 extended until 30 November • France: President to announce tighter COVID-19 restrictions, possible lockdown on 28 October (Source: ATPI Alerts)
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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.
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