WESTJET: Airline announces rapid COVID-19 testing trial for arrivals to Calgary from 2 November

The airline have announced that starting from 2 November, both residents of Canada’s Alberta and eligible international travellers arriving on a non-stop flight to Calgary, will be able to take a rapid COVID-19 test to reduce their quarantine requirement to as little as two days with a negative result. The pilot is part of plans by the Canadian government which it hopes to roll out on a national level in the near future.
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AUSTRALIA: Country to begin easing international entry caps for returning citizens and residents

The country’s government has announced today, 23 October, that it will begin gradually easing strict caps on the number of citizens and permanent residents permitted to return each week. Australia has since July capped the number of locals allowed to return home each week in an attempt to reduce the threat of spreading COVID-19.
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EMIRATES: Airline to begin flights to Amman, Jordan from 4 November 2020

The Dubai-based airline has announced that it will expand its current flight schedule utilising it's flagship Airbus A380 aircraft with the introduction of flights to Amman, Jordan from 4 November. Passengers can fly from Dubai to Amman three times a week on Wednesdays, Thursday and Fridays. Emirates flight EK 903 will depart Dubai at 14:05 and arrive in Amman at 15:30 local time. The return flight, EK 904 will depart Amman at 17:10 and arrive in Dubai at 22:00 local time.
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UNITED KINGDOM: UK government grants travel corridors to the Maldives and Canary Islands

The UK government have announced that the Canary Islands, the Greek island of Mykonos, the Maldives and Denmark have been added to their travel corridor list following a decrease in confirmed cases of COVID-19. From 04.00 (GMT+1) on 25 October, passengers arriving to the UK from these destinations will no longer need to self-isolate, so long as they haven’t been in or transited through any other non-exempt countries in the 14 days preceding their arrival. People arriving into the UK from Liechtenstein from 04.00 (GMT+1) on 25 October, however, will need to self-isolate for two weeks as the country is removed from the travel exemptions list.
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HAWAIIAN AIRLINES: Airline to return to full U.S. mainland schedule from December 2020

The airline has announced that from December it will return to its full 13-city mainland U.S. network, included reinstating east coast services to Boston and New York (JFK). Hawaiian will also bring back non-stop flights between Kaua‘i’s Līhuʻe Airport and Los Angeles and Oakland, and between Maui’s Kahului Airport and San Diego and San Francisco, utilising its narrow-body Airbus A321neo aircraft.
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COSTA RICA: Country removes COVID-19 PCR testing requirement for tourists

The country's government has announced that it will remove the COVID-19 PCR test requirement for international arrivals from 26 October. Until this date, visitors will still be required to bring proof of a negative test result, taken no longer than 72 hours before arrival. After 26 October, although the COVID-19 PCR test will no longer be a requirement, visitors must still adhere to all other entry requirements including the completion of an electronic health pass before departure.
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JAPAN: Country to ease entry restrictions for short-term business travellers from November 2020

Media sources in the country have said that Japan is likely to ease restrictions on business travellers from 30 countries and regions from next month, who are visiting for stays of up to three days. Under the plan, business travellers will be required to take a COVID-19 test, avoid public transportation and submit an itinerary of their activities during their stay; however, they will not be required to quarantine in their hotels, according to the media source.
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WESTJET: Airline releases updated schedule for November 2020

The airline has released an updated November schedule, featuring more than 215 daily flights to destinations in Canada, the U.S., Jamaica, Mexico and Europe.
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NAMIBIA: Country removes five-day mandatory COVID-19 test requirement for visitors

The Namibian government has removed the five-day mandatory COVID-19 test requirement for international visitors; its president has announced that all travellers arriving with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result, not older than 72 hours, may proceed to their final destination in the country. Meanwhile, returning Namibian citizens or permit holders may enter the country with or without a COVID-19 PCR test result. However, if they present a positive test result or no result at all, they will be subjected to mandatory quarantine and testing or isolation, after arrival.
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BELIZE: Country introduces updated COVID-19 tourism protocols

The country's government has announced a further relaxation on the movement of international visitors, including an expansion of their 'Safe Corridor' to include a wider range of hotels, tour operators, restaurants, tourism sites, gift shops, car rentals and taxis; these can be viewed on the Belize Health App for tourists to select. An application to enter Belize is also no longer necessary, and residents and tourists who arrive with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result or who test negative at the airport are no longer need to quarantine for 10 days.
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CZECH REPUBLIC: Country's government to close borders to tourism from 22 October 2020

The country's government has announced that from tomorrow, 22 October, it will close its borders to all international tourism once again, in response to a rise in COVID-19 cases. The ban on tourism will remain in place until at least 3 November, when it will be reviewed again for potential extension. Essential travellers will still be permitted to enter if they fit into specific categories including the purposes of business, essential family travel, medical reasons or to attend a wedding or funeral.
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BAHAMAS: Country's government continues to gradually ease COVID-19 restrictions

The country's government has continued to ease COVID-19 restrictions on Grand Bahama Island , following its recent move into 'phase three' on 15 October. From 1 November, visitors will be permitted to explore the island more freely; however entry requirements still entail both COVID-19 PCR pre-testing and a further two tests, on and after arrival.
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UAE: Passengers from India and Pakistan no longer require 'Ok To Board' pre-approval

The government of the UAE has confirmed that 'Ok to Board' pre-approval is no longer required for passengers travelling to Dubai from India or Pakistan. Any such approval process will now be managed and updated by airport teams directly at the time of check-in.
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UNITED KINGDOM: Wales to enter short-term circuit breaker lockdown from 23 October 2020

The government of the devolved UK nation have announced that Wales will go into a circuit break-style lockdown from 18.00 (GMT+1) on 23 October, lasting until 9 November; a number of restrictions apply which ultimately mean that residents will be told to stay home in most circumstances. The BBC has published a guide to these restrictions, which also includes a summary of current restrictions in all other UK nations.
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UNITED KINGDOM: London Heathrow Airport begins rapid COVID-19 testing trial for some passengers

London Heathrow Airport has today, 20 October, started trialling one-hour rapid COVID-19 testing for passengers departing from the UK to Hong Kong and Italy, to allow them to avoid quarantine with a negative result. The facilities have reportedly been initially set up for four weeks, but could be extended depending on demand.
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AMAWATERWAYS: Cruise operator suspends all remaining 2020 river sailings in three continents

The cruise operator has announced that it has cancelled the rest of its scheduled 2020 river cruises in Europe, Asia and Africa; this suspension does not though apply to the chartered river cruises being operated on the Rhine in partnership with a German tour operator. Passengers affected will be offered a future cruise credit equal to 115% of the value of their purchase, which will be valid for sailings through to the end of 2022.
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IRELAND: Country announced tough level five COVID-19 lockdown measures

The country’s government yesterday, 19 October, introduced some of Europe’s toughest COVID-19 restrictions by closing non-essential retail, limiting restaurants and pubs to take away service and telling people not to travel more than five kilometres from their home. The restrictions will initially stay in place for at least five weeks.
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EMIRATES: Airline announces partnership with South African regional carrier Airlink

Dubai-based airline Emirates has announced a partnership with South African regional carrier Airlink; Emirates reports that the move will provide its customers enhanced connectivity via Johannesburg and Cape Town to more than 25 domestic destinations in South Africa and more than 20 regional destinations in Southern Africa.
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SLOVENIA: Country introduces updated COVID-19 restrictions from 20 October 2020

The country's government has announced updated COVID-19 restrictions as part of a declared 'epidemic' alert level, which came into effect today, 20 October; among the new measures, most gatherings are limited to six people, and all larger public gatherings are prohibited. A curfew will also be imposed every day from 21.00 (local time) to 06.00.
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AUSTRALIA: City of Melbourne eases COVID-19 restrictions following decline in case numbers

The government of the Australian state of Victoria has from yesterday evening, 18 October, eased COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in the city of Melbourne as cases of the virus continue to decline. Among the changes, Melbourne residents will no longer face limits on the time they can spend away from their homes for education or recreation. Previous restrictions allowing residents to travel only 5 kilometers (3 miles) from home have also increased to 25 kilometers (15 miles). Regulations are due to be lifted even further by 2 November with the partial re-opening of shops, bars and restaurants.
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