TSA Vaccine Mandate May Cause Long Wait Times For Travelers In The U.S.

TSA Vaccine Mandate May Cause Long Wait Times For Travelers In The U.S.

Following the news of the U.S. opening to international travelers on November 8, the TSA is now in the spotlight to complete its vaccination mandate ahead of the busy holiday season. If the TSA does not meet its vaccination requirements by the November 22 deadline, it could lead to TSA staffing shortages which would likely…

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Top 10 things to see and do in Meteora, Greece

Top 10 things to see and do in Meteora, Greece

Centuries before the Turkish occupation of Greece, back in the 11th-century AD, the little known terrain of Meteora was occupied by monks. The intoxicating combination of rugged cliffs— equal parts history and geological marvels—made it the country’s most dynamic stretch of land. Where else can you saunter through eminent Buddhist monasteries, venture into south-facing slopes…

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ITB China announces the Maldives as Official Island Travel Partner 2021 for Shanghai event in November

ITB China announces the Maldives as Official Island Travel Partner 2021 for Shanghai event in November

Maldives was one of the first countries to open borders for international travellers last year amidst the pandemic. In 2021 they will be the Official Island Travel Partner for the upcoming ITB China, set to take place from 24 – 26 November as a physical event in Shanghai, with a virtual extension from early November until the…

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Thai to resume regular international services to 36 destinations

Thai to resume regular international services to 36 destinations

Thai Airways is preparing to resume several of their regular overseas services, with a total of 36 destinations chosen for flights that will operate multiple times per week. The schedule has been amended, and some of these flights will resume in late October/early November, coinciding with Thailand’s planned “soft reopening” to a select group of…

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Lateral flow tests for international travellers in UK from 24 October

Lateral flow tests for international travellers in UK from 24 October

Fully-vaccinated international passengers arriving in England from countries not on the red list will be able to take a lateral flow test from 24 October, the government has said. Travellers currently need to take a PCR test, which is more expensive and can take days to provide a result. Those who have been vaccinated, and most…

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