Delta Air Lines study shows pre-flight tests do reduce risks
A study by Delta Air Lines shows that the risk of contamination is 0.05 % on board aircraft when pre-flight tests are carried out.
EU: travel from the United States and Israel once again subject to restrictions
The European Union is re-imposing restrictions on American and Israeli travellers, but these may only apply to people who have not been vaccinated.
IATA Travel Pass integrates European and British certificates
The European Union's digital certificate and the UK's NHS COVID Pass can now be downloaded into IATA Travel Pass, the key air transport association's health pass solution.
American Express GBT expands and diversifies its passenger information services
American Express GBT is strengthening its traveller information system by drawing on feedback and its global Travel Vitals database. The aim is to improve anticipation and responsiveness to reassure business travellers and travel managers.
United States: France's health status improves
The United States has lowered - slightly - the warning issued to American travellers wishing to visit France. Is this the first step towards reopening US borders?
Air travel (almost) risk-free according to the air transport industry
IATA, Airbus and Boeing have compiled data from various scientific institutions and created models. The conclusion is that flying is now (almost) as safe as it was before the covid-19 pandemic.
Telehealth and security: Ascott advises its customers with International SOS
World leader in long-stay accommodation Ascott has entered into a partnership with International SOS to offer its customers a range of remote medical assistance and travel safety services.
A new step towards digital certificates and smoother travel across Europe
With a provisional agreement between the European Parliament and the European Council, a new stage has been reached in the introduction of a digital Covid certificate within the EU. Its launch is now expected in early July.
Malaysia and Singapore back in Covid restriction mode
Both Malaysia and Singapore have decided to tighten restrictions in response to the threat posed by the Indian variant in Asia.
Asia slips again under the impact of the Covid pandemic
Asia is now in the eye of the Covid storm. As in Europe, countries are no longer able to control the spread of the virus, which is even affecting countries hitherto spared by the pandemic. This augurs ill for the reopening of the continent to business travellers...
The pace of vaccinations will influence the reopening of continents
Vaccination against Covid has entered an active phase and is gaining momentum in North America, Europe and now South America. It remains weak in Asia and non-existent in Africa. This should influence the reopening of countries and continents...
MEPs approve "EU COVID-19 certificate" for travellers
On 28 April, Members of the European Parliament approved the introduction of the digital green certificate, which will once again allow travel within the European Union. This decision has been applauded by those responsible for the transport and travel sector. The green certificate officially becomes the "EU COVID-19 certificate".
German Parliament approves health measures for the whole of Germany
The differences in quarantine or closure measures in Germany are linked to the fact that health responsibilities remain with the Länder (regions). On Angela Merkel's proposal, a new Covid prevention law has been adopted. It will supersede the laws at regional level.
The Maldives invent the vaccination holiday
The Maldives archipelago, a traditional luxury destination - particularly for MICE - is inventing the concept of a vaccination holiday. It's a strategy that could prove particularly attractive to nomadic digital workers.
New health features for TripIt in the face of Covid
TripIt now includes new features to help business travellers deal with the health crisis.
French cities are perceived as unsafe
According to the Numbeo index, French cities are perceived as unsafe by visitors to the website. A perception that does not necessarily reflect crime and insecurity on the ground.
Philippe Guibert (International SOS) on the outlook for 2021
With the health situation improving, but still precarious, and the security risks posed by the economic consequences of the pandemic, Philippe Guibert, Regional Medical Director of International SOS, expects 2021 to be another troubled year.
Interview with Philippe Guibert, International SOS Regional Medical Director
Vaccinations, digital passports: Philippe Guibert outlines the conditions for resuming travel from a health point of view. The Regional Medical Director of International SOS Health Consulting also discusses the vulnerability of companies and their employees to the pandemic.
A new pay-per-use insurance offer for Amadeus and AXA Partners
Amadeus has teamed up with AXA Partners to offer a new insurance and assistance package for business travellers, with a "pay-per-use" commercial format that is unprecedented in this field.
A vaccine to revive travel in the age of covid
The announcement by the American laboratory Pfizer and the German laboratory BionTech of an effective 90% vaccine against covid-19 should enable the travel industry to see a return to more normal activity in the next few months.
