ROME: UK visitors to Italy will have to provide a negative Covid test before being allowed into the country, Italian health authorities have confirmed. The test must be carried out within 72 hours of arrival. However, the Foreign Office said visitors may also have an option to obtain a test at Italian airports or at a testing facility ‘shortly after arriving in Italy’. On its website, the Italian Health Ministry said negative tests should be presented to airlines before boarding. Alternatively, visitors will have to take a test upon arrival ‘or within 48 hours of entering the national territory at…
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IATA has warned more airlines will collapse over the coming months. Even by the end of this year, passenger traffic will still be down by about 68%, much worse than its previous forecast. Airlines are burning through $13 billion per month which will lead to more bankruptcies, said IATA Director General Alexandre de Juniac. “The crisis is growing longer and deeper than anyone could have imagined, and the initial support programs are running out. If these support programs are not replaced or extended, the consequences for an already hobbled industry will be dire,” he said during a media briefing. IATA…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Wednesday announced a 15pc reduction in fares for its outbound flights to Canada. According to a spokesperson for the airline, passengers travelling to Toronto from Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore, and Islamabad International Airport through PIA flights will be able to avail the fare cut. Earlier on September 11, the national flag carrier had reduced fare on inbound flights from Toronto to Pakistan by up to 15 per cent. It had also announced a reduction of up to 20pc in fares for senior citizens on domestic and inbound flights. The PIA had further cut…
One of the many nicknames for Venice is ‘The Floating City’, and a new luxury cruise ship has sourced the inspiration for the interiors of its ‘floating boutique hotel’ from the City of Water. The completely refurbished S.S. La Venezia has been decked out in traditional Venetian-inspired designs, and its classic appeal makes it look like a modern take on the Orient Express, but on water. With plans to set sail through the Venetian Lagoon and northern Italy in March 2021, S.S. La Venezia is part of the Uniworld collection, and all of the company’s ships seek to emulate the…
LONDON: Ahead of the G20 summit in Saudi Arabia, which includes a dedicated tourism segment, the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), as the two parties work together to restart global tourism. Highlighting unique status of the UNWTO as a bridge between the UN system and the private sector, the new agreement will focus on enhancing consumer confidence in travel and placing sustainability at the centre of recovery and future growth. From the start of the current crisis, the body has sought to lead the way in addressing the…
ISLAMABAD: CEO PIA Air Marshal Arshad Malik Called on His Excellency Saadullah Tashmatov, acting ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Pakistan on October 6 and discussed matters of mutual interests and explored the options of starting PIA flights to Tashkent.
LONDON: Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is expected to unveil new rules this week that will cut the amount of time travellers need to quarantine. Reports suggest the government may reject testing at airports and instead opt for a single test after a period of quarantine far shorter than the current 14 days. According to a reports, another option is for travellers to be tested prior to arrival and again several days after arriving in the UK. Shapps is expected to set out the new policy on Thursday, October 8. Speaking at the Conservative party conference on Monday, Shapps insisted a…
MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier of Oman, will start flights to India on October 8 with two flights per week connecting Muscat with Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi. Flights to and from Delhi will depart and arrive in each city on Mondays and Wednesdays. Flights to and from Mumbai will connect on Sundays and Thursdays. Flights connecting Muscat and Kochi will depart and arrive in each city on Sundays and Thursdays. These schedules are valid from October 8 to October 24, a statement said. Guests are encouraged to visit omanair.com, the airline’s call centre and offices or travel agents for…
DUBAI: Emirates has announced it will resume flights to Budapest (from 21 October), Bologna (1st November), Dusseldorf (1st November), Hamburg (1st November) and Lyon (4th November), expanding its European network to 31 destinations, and offering customers around the world convenient connections via Dubai. The addition of these five destinations takes Emirates’ global network to 99 destinations, as the airline continues to gradually meet travel demand, while always prioritising the health and safety of its customers, crew and communities. All flights to the five cities will be operated by the Boeing 777- 300ER, providing robust cargo capacity on each flight. Customers…
MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, returned to scheduled service on 1 October with service to 18 cities in 12 countries including 2 flights per week connecting Muscat with the Pakistani cities of Islamabad and Lahore. Flights to and from Islamabad depart and arrive on Sundays and Thursdays. Flights to and from Lahore depart and arrive on Sundays and Fridays. Oman Air will maintain its comprehensive safety program throughout all elements of the travel journey to ensure that guests fly confidently. Masks are required when guests are on board the aircraft and in Oman’s airports.…