Saudi Arabia plans to reopen its borders
According to local media, Saudi Arabia plans to reopen its air, sea and land borders at the end of March. This will put an end to several months of restrictions. There are, however, a number of restrictions on travelling to the kingdom.
The resurgence of the pandemic is forcing reconfinement around the world
The new British and South African strain of the covid-19 virus has led to a very strict tightening of entry measures in many countries. Here's an overview at the start of the year.
Qatar and the Gulf States normalise diplomatic relations
Qatar and its Gulf neighbours have finally decided to re-establish diplomatic relations, which were interrupted three years ago. This normalisation should contribute to the resumption of air transport.
2020-2021: travelling through geopolitical turmoil
While the covid-19 pandemic has seriously undermined the idea of a globalised world, it has also reshaped traffic flows across the planet. These geopolitical changes are bound to reshape the map of business travel in 2021.
Compulsory PCR tests for the Netherlands
Since 29 December, travellers from the European Union travelling to the Netherlands must be able to show a negative result to the...
Cautious opening of Abu Dhabi to international travellers
The Emirate of Abu Dhabi is once again allowing international visitors. However, this authorisation is subject to a series of PCR tests using covidine, a...
Japan closes again
In Japan, the outbreak of covid and the fear of a new, more contagious strain of the disease in Europe have once again led to the total closure of borders. In the region, Korea is partially reconfirming itself.
EU-UK agreement: what changes for whom?
The conclusion of an agreement redefining relations between the European Union and the United Kingdom finally puts an end to four years of Brexit twists and turns and uncertainty. The agreement also sets out what Europeans and Britons can expect on both sides of the Channel on 1 January.
First steps towards reopening in Singapore and Thailand
Singapore and Thailand are beginning to relax the rules governing entry to their respective countries. This is a first step, although much remains to be done to normalise the movement of travellers.
Europe in strict confinement, the UK in isolation
The second wave of covid is forcing the whole of Europe into massive reconfinement at the end of the year. In the United Kingdom
the discovery of a new strain has led to the suspension of flights from continental Europe.
Study: travel managers surveyed by BCD Travel
How are travel managers managing their travel policy in this turbulent period? This is the subject of a study recently published by BCD Travel, which provides some insights into travel management at the end of this year, and perhaps beyond.
An observatory for business travel during the Covid period
The new "Observatoire des déplacements Professionnels en France et à l'Etranger" (Observatory of Business Travel in France and Abroad) has just released its figures on the current state of business travel, and the impact of Covid on international mobility.
Spain closes for the festive season
Spain, faced with the covid pandemic like the rest of Europe, announced on 2 December that it would not be authorising non-essential travel by international visitors for the duration of the festive season. This restriction will be in place between 23 December and 6 January.
The United States is reportedly preparing to reopen the market to 28 European countries
According to Reuters, the Trump administration could give the green light to lifting the ban on foreign visitors to the United States. A farewell gift from Donald Trump or a welcome to the world from Joe Biden?
Qantas talks about air travel with compulsory vaccination
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has just sketched out in an interview what post-covid air travel will be like. Only passengers vaccinated against the coronavirus would be allowed to board a plane. A model that is likely to find emulators in the rest of the world.
Great Britain to reduce its quarantine
On 23 November, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the partial lifting of the quarantine currently in force in the United Kingdom. His Secretary of State for Transport announced that the quarantine for high-risk countries would be reduced to five days.
Singapore: pre-departure PCR test for travellers from high-risk areas
Since 18 November, Singapore has been requesting a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test with covid no more than 72 hours before their departure.
Emirates named safest airline to travel with
The "Safe Travel Barometer" website, which has been analysing health and hygiene protocols in air transport since August, has just named Emirates Airlines the safest airline to travel with. In Europe, Iberia, Air France and Lufthansa are among the top 10.
Introduction of electronic check-in for travellers in Germany
Since 8 November, new rules have been in force for passengers travelling to Germany. Here are the main changes for business travellers.
Canada: reduced quarantine in Calgary and new compulsory appellation
Calgary International Airport in the Canadian province of Alberta is part of a pilot programme to reopen borders. The compulsory quarantine imposed by the health authorities has been reduced to a minimum. An example that could be emulated?
