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Qantas and Jetstar will roll out a series of wellbeing improvements to give peace-of-mind in preparation for domestic travel restrictions easing. The ‘Fly Well’ program will be rolled out from 12 June.

The airline has today published a new traffic plan, in a bid to 'ramp up' its list of destinations from 1 July. As well as regular services across Europe, passengers will be able to access 11 weekly services to Japan plus others to Chinese cities. From August, they plan to resume services to New York, the airline's key US destination.

Emirates has announced it's resuming passenger flights to nine destinations, including connections between UK and Australia.

The government of the United Arab Emirates has said today that it will welcome the return of valid residency visa holders from 1 June, who are currently overseas but have relatives inside the country. Since 19 March, the entry of residence visa holders who were outside of the UAE has been suspended over COVID-19 concerns.

Qatar Airways has further enhanced its onboard safety measures for passengers and cabin crew. The airline is implementing several changes, including the introduction of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suits for cabin crew while onboard, as well as a modified service that reduces interactions between the passengers and the crew inflight.

Network Rail has from today added extra services to aid social distancing, starting with an additional 3,000 trains per day. Passenger carrying capacity with these measures in place, however, remains very constrained with the ability to carry only around 10-13% of normal levels.

Kuwait and Qatar both announced today that they will impose either large fines or imprisonment on anyone failing to wear a face mask in order to combat COVID-19. Kuwait’s health ministry said anyone caught could face up to three months in prison, while Qatar state TV reported the maximum penalty there would be three years; fines are to range anywhere from 16,000-55,000 US dollars.

Italy's borders are due to be open to international departures and arrivals from 3 June, with travellers from EU countries able to enter without going into quarantine

The country's aviation regulator announced today that the government has extended a ban on international passenger flights until at least the end of June. The previous order was set to run until 31 May.

UK rail operator London North Eastern Railway (LNER) will introduce 'reservation-only' travel from 11.00am on 18 May in order to assist with social distancing related to COVID-19.

Qatar Airways has announced plans to resume scheduled service to Brisbane from 20 May. The carrier will offer three flights per week to Queensland’s capital operated with an A350-1000 aircraft configured with 46 seats in business class and 281 seats in economy.

The operator has made the decision to suspend operations through to 31 August. In light of this, Globus has introduced an unprecedented program designed to give their travellers options and peace-of-mind when considering their travel plans - the Peace of Mind Travel Plan.

The cruise operator has taken the decision to suspend operations through to 31 August. In light of this, Avalon Waterways has introduced an unprecedented program designed to give their travellers options and peace-of-mind when considering their travel plans - the Peace of Mind Travel Plan.

The operator has made the decision to suspend operations through to 31 August. In light of this, Cosmos has introduced an unprecedented program designed to give their travellers options and peace-of-mind when considering their travel plans - the Peace of Mind Travel Plan.

The airline is resuming flights between Melbourne and London via its Abu Dhabi hub from 15 May.

Intrepid Travel has announced the suspension all tours (excluding some Australia trips) globally until at least 30 September. In light of this, they have published updated information for affected customers, including the automatic issuance of a future travel credit.

Essential travellers entering South Australia are now required to keep records of close contacts for a 14 day period from the date of their arrival in the state.

Ryanair today announced plans to return to 40% of normal flight schedules from 1 July. The airline will operate a daily flight schedule of almost 1,000 flights, restoring 90% of its pre-COVID-19 route network.

Back-Roads has today released an update suspending global tour operations until 31 August, as well as publishing a series of FAQ's for affected customers.

The airline today announced new measures effective immediately - this includes aircraft flying at half capacity and spacing on board.