Delta Air Lines, a small revolution in the frequent flyer programme
US carrier Delta Air Lines has decided to stop awarding miles to passengers booking a flight with a "Basic Economy" fare. In doing so, the carrier is opening a loophole in the loyalty system in the United States.
The UK amends its travel conditions: end of PCR tests
There will no longer be a compulsory PCR test for properly vaccinated people arriving in or departing from England and Wales. The measure comes into force on 7 January, announced Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Tests, quarantines, bans, vaccination pass: country-by-country restrictions
Tests required on arrival, compulsory isolation, entry bans, vaccination passes: a day-by-day update on the latest restrictions in force around the world.
Omicron speeds up the return of restrictions in Thailand and Singapore
Thailand has decided to re-impose a quarantine on travellers to the Kingdom because of the Omicron variant. The government has promised that this restriction will remain temporary. Singapore has also followed Thailand's lead by suspending its VTL "travel corridors" for a month.
Israel puts France and the United States on the red list
At midnight on 20 December, France joined the "red list" of destinations banned by Israel. The United States has also been blacklisted.
Return of strict confinement in the Netherlands
As the Omicron variant gains ground, more and more countries in Europe are once again barricading themselves in with partial or total containment measures. The former now includes Ireland, the latter the Netherlands.
HCorpo offers its customers a responsible motivation programme
The Gekko group, parent company of HCorpo, has launched the Miles&Act programme, rewarding business travellers for their responsible behaviour and compliance with travel policies.
More Covid tests for business travellers in Europe
The winter wave of covid in Europe and the development of the new Omicron variant are leading to new travel measures in Europe, particularly in Italy, but also in Finland, Greece and Portugal.
Air France and Lufthansa Group now avoid Hong Kong
The three airlines of the Lufthansa group and now Air France are temporarily withdrawing from Hong Kong, due to the movement restrictions raining down on the Chinese city. British Airways, however, resumed services on 18 December after a three-week suspension.
Switzerland reintroduces compulsory PCR tests for everyone
Switzerland is increasingly concerned about the strength of the fifth wave of the Covid pandemic. It has therefore tightened the conditions for entering the country. All travellers will be required to undergo a PCR test within 72 hours of entering the country. This will be followed by a second test on the 4th day of their stay.
France reauthorises flights to southern Africa
The French government has announced that flights to southern Africa will resume from Saturday 4 December. These flights had been suspended since 26 November.
From Paris to Washington, tighter controls for business travellers
From now on, all travellers arriving in France from outside the European Union will have to present a negative test. This measure is gaining ground internationally, particularly in the United States.
Borders are shaking under the combined effect of the 5th Covid wave and the variant...
The new Omicron variant is causing panic among governments. Coupled with the new wave of Covid-19 in Europe, the two factors are leading to new, more restrictive travel rules, and even the closure of countries to foreign travellers.
Morocco suspends flights to France
From the evening of 26 November, Morocco suspended all flights to and from France. This measure is intended to protect against the outbreak of the pandemic affecting many European countries.
Confinement and travel: a paradox in Austria
Since Monday 22 November, Austria has been under total confinement. However, travel to and from the country remains unaffected...
France: tighter controls for sixteen European countries "under surveillance
In response to the resurgence of the virus in Europe, France is imposing new measures on unvaccinated travellers arriving from around 15 European countries, including Belgium and Germany.
ASEAN: Cambodia and Malaysia in open mode
Cambodia's surprise announcement that the country will be fully reopened to foreign travellers without quarantine is the latest positive step in a series of reversals over the last 15 days concerning the rules governing entry to the Kingdom. For its part, Malaysia has just announced that it will reopen to foreign travellers on January 1. Other ASEAN countries should soon follow suit...
Covid crisis: Germany moves from 3G to 2G
The 3G health rule is gradually being transformed into 2G. The resurgence of Covid cases has prompted Germany to tighten restrictions, while Austria is under total confinement for three weeks.
Japan opens its doors to business travellers
Japan has finally decided to allow vaccinated business travellers to visit the country with a three-day quarantine. A proposal that could prove a little more attractive to French professionals who need to travel to the Japanese archipelago...
More countries open to international visitors
Israel and Thailand are probably the countries receiving the most media coverage following their international reopening. But we can also include Nigeria, Argentina and India.
