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While Hong Kong International Airport has always been a major global hub, with flights from all over the world, the covid pandemic is decimating the airport. And it is losing its status as a global airport. Hong Kong International welcomed 71.54 million passengers in 2019. In 2020, the hub welcomed a further 8.8 million passengers...

A new wave, a new variant, and therefore new restrictions: such is the health and regulatory context at the beginning of December on an international scale, and France is no exception to the rule. On Wednesday, the government announced the entry into force of a new protocol for international travel. Travellers wishing to visit France...

The new variant, called Omicron, is considered dangerous because of its very high number of mutations. Current vaccines may therefore be ineffective against this variant. Speaking to the BBC, Professor Tulio de Oliveira, Director of the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation in South Africa, said that there was a...

Faced with a rise in the number of infections with Covid (an average of 14,000 cases per day over the last three days) and relatively low vaccination coverage (66% of the population has been fully vaccinated), the Austrian government has ordered a total lockdown of the country. This is due to last until 12 December, but it will be extended...

The health situation in Europe is becoming more complicated, and with it the regulations governing travel. While Germany and Austria have recently tightened measures on their territory, France has taken new measures with regard to many European countries, even though they are classified as "green". "Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and...

3G becomes 2G... This has nothing to do with Internet broadband frequencies. In Germany, to be able to come to the country and take part in everyday life, until now you had to follow the 3G rule: Geimpft (Vaccinated), Genesen (Cured) or Getestet (Tested). But the upsurge in...

While all the players in the business travel industry agree that travel is picking up again, it is still necessary to identify the nuances of a dynamic with variable geometry. This is confirmed, with figures to back it up, by the study published on 3 November by International SOS. The specialist in health and safety risk management based its study on the support of around a hundred companies...

After the United States, which set November 8 as the date for lifting its main travel restrictions, Israel has now opted to reopen its doors to the rest of the world - with the exception of countries classified in the "red" zone. This is particularly welcome news for La Compagnie, since the French 100% business class carrier was preparing the launch of its...

Ahead of the reopening of the United States on Monday, November 1 marked the return of new destinations to the list of countries once again open to duly vaccinated travellers. Argentina, India, Israel, Thailand and Tunisia were among the most eagerly awaited destinations. Latin America Argentina welcomes...

For all the foreign businessmen, chambers of commerce and international companies hoping for a reopening of Hong Kong, the news is a cold shower. But in the end, it comes as no surprise. Since Hong Kong was brought to heel by the People's Republic of China and its political autonomy all but disappeared, Beijing...

In March 2020, the Thai government decided to completely close the Kingdom's borders in order to protect itself against the possible spread of the Covid virus. By closing the borders, the government was knowingly taking the risk of depriving the Kingdom of its biggest resource: tourism. In 2019, the tourism sector...

While Russia continues not to issue e-visa because of the coronavirus crisis, the country does offer an alternative that is just as practical. On 26 May this year, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a new federal law amending the previous law on procedures for entering and leaving the territory of...

With all the new regulations that have been introduced in recent months, it's almost easy to forget about Brexit. However, the process is continuing, with changes that directly affect French travellers. From 1 October, French business travellers to the UK will no longer need an identity card, even if they are travelling on business...

In the wake of its approval by the French Constitutional Council, the compulsory nature of the health pass has applied since 9 August to a wide range of venues and events. Starting with the transport sector, where the pass is now required for "long-distance" journeys. Clearly, trains with reservations...

The British government is introducing a "favourable" measure for France. France is the only country in the European Union where quarantine remains compulsory. For vaccinated citizens of other EU countries, the British government has abolished quarantine. This measure also applies to nationals of Andorra, Monaco, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

There is a little more clarity about the application of the health pass to transport. Jean-Baptiste Djebbari spoke on the subject on 28 July, suggesting that it would come into force between 7 and 10 August. "For aircraft on domestic flights and for long-distance trains, i.e. the...

Uncertainty: this is probably one of the business traveller's worst enemies when it's time to head for the airport. And given the complexity and constant evolution of the current international regulatory context, it's hard to imagine anyone who can avoid this uncertainty before a business trip. A recent GBTA study noted...

The health crisis has not dampened business travellers' appetite for international mobility, and the business opportunities it brings: this is one of the conclusions to be drawn from the study recently published by the GBTA. According to this 21st survey, 77% of companies indicate that their employees are "willing" or even "very willing" to...

Faced with a regulatory framework that is confusing to say the least, the business travel industry is getting organised to offer passengers a little visibility. Such is the case with Air France, which has announced the launch of a new, free and optional service called Ready to Fly. Already being tested by the airline since June, it has now been extended to...

A new experiment was unveiled on 7 July in the United Kingdom. London Heathrow airport, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic are working together on a fast-track system reserved for vaccinated travellers. The trial starts this week and will apply to travellers landing at the London hub from countries on the list of...