Emerald Cruises has launched a new selection of voyages onboard the Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara until April 2026, featuring a brand-new destination—the Indian Ocean and Seychelles. The forthcoming season also includes new ports of call and itineraries in the Mediterranean, Adriatic, Red, and Caribbean seas. Beginning 17 April 2024, customers will have access to a…
Travel demand continues strong in April: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced continued strong passenger traffic demand in April. Total traffic in April 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 45.8% compared to April 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 90.5% of pre-Covid levels. At 81.3%, industry load factor was only 1.8 percentage points below pre-pandemic level. Domestic…
Cirium’s Global On-Time Performance Report: April 2023
Cirium have revealed Europe’s most punctual airlines in April 2023, alongside the region’s current cancellation trends. Europe: LOT Polish Airlines was named Europe’s most punctual carrier last month, with 89.25% of flights arriving on-time Iberia landed second position, with over 87.28% of all flights arriving on-time Norwegian Air Shuttle, Austrian Airlines and Finnair also made…
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi’s Chennai flights to be unveiled on 27 April
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, a low-cost carrier based in the UAE capital, has announced the introduction of a new service to Chennai. The carrier will commence operations to Chennai on April 27, 2022. Adel Al Ali, Group CEO, Air Arabia, said the new service between Abu Dhabi and Chennai allows travellers to explore the city’s…
Chile Removes Entry Requirements on April 14
Chilean authorities announced on Tuesday that starting on Thursday, April 14th, international travelers will no longer be required to present proof of vaccination or a PCR test to enter. This means that travelers from all nations, regardless of vaccination status, can once again enter Chile test-free and quarantine-free. After this announcement, Chile became the 31st…
Singapore Airlines and Scoot reopen network for fully vaccinated travellers from 1 April
Fully vaccinated travellers on all Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot flights will enjoy quarantine-free entry into Singapore, without any on-arrival test or quarantine requirements, from 1 April 2022. This comes after the Singapore government simplified the travel protocols for entry into the country. This opens up the entire SIA and Scoot network to all eligible…
Cancun Looks To Remove Masks In Open Air Spaces By April
As Covid cases dwindle across Mexico, officials in the state of Quintana Roo are looking to lift the mask requirement in Cancun by April, in a move that would further ascertain the city’s return to pre-pandemic normality. Currently, tourists are required to wear face coverings in public spaces and observe a number of other guidelines…
Canada Removes Testing For Entry April 1st
After two long years of some of the strictest entry rules worldwide, Canada is finally removing its testing for entry requirement. As of April 1, 2022, the federal government will get rid of pre-arrival testing requirements for vaccinated travelers to enter Canada. Up until April 1st, travelers need to show proof of a negative antigen…
TSA Extends Mask Mandate For Flights And Airports Until April 18
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has just announced that it is extending its mask mandate for public transport by a further month – with it now set to end on 18 April. The mandate was due to end in a week’s time – 18 March. However, it is not the first time that the TSA…
Australia Plans To Open Entire Country For International Tourism By April
There is some good news for travelers looking to take that long awaited trip down under. This past week, Australia’s Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, announced that the country MAY reopen its borders as early as the Easter holiday. This is very welcome news to foreigners who have been waiting nearly two full years to enter the…
