Gone are the days of spontaneous travel – at least for those looking to visit major tourist attractions. Many popular sites around the world are now capping daily admissions and requiring advanced reservations, making it more crucial than ever for travelers to think ahead for their vacation plans. Many famous world attractions began experiencing issues…
UAE makes surname mandatory on passports for travel
The UAE has issued a new directive making it mandatory for passengers travelling to and from the Emirates to have both their primary (first name) and secondary (surname) names mentioned in their passports. The circular stated that travellers with only one name will not be allowed to enter the Emirates from November 21, 2022. This…
The Mandatory Use Of Masks On Flights In Europe Is Being Removed
Starting on May 16 it will be optional for travelers to wear face coverings The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) announced on Wednesday in a press release that starting on May 16 face masks will no longer be mandatory in airports and during flights. …
Malaysia scraps mandatory testing on vaccinated travellers from 1 May
Malaysia is relaxing virus restrictions including testing at airports and mask mandates, as infection rates flatten and the nation adjusts to living with Covid. The country is scrapping mandatory testing on incoming vaccinated travellers and children under 12 from 1 May. Wearing masks outdoors will be made optional and social distancing measures dropped. Some entry…
Masks On Flights Remain Mandatory For At Least Another 2 Weeks
The US government announced on Wednesday that all transportation networks will be extending the mask mandate requirement for planes, trains, buses, and public transportation until at least May 3, 2022. Travelers especially were expecting to see the end of this rule, as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) had already extended this mandate several times and…
These Airlines Have Removed The Mandatory Use Of Masks
The End Of Masks On Flights For the last two years, we’ve all had to wear masks on public transport, regardless of where we come from. However, some airlines have now removed mask mandates on their flights. As a result, masks are now a personal choice. In the United States, however, the TSA has extended…
This Is The First Airline To Remove The Mandatory Use Of Masks
The United Kingdom’s third largest Airline, Jet2, has just announced that they will make masks optional for all domestic flights. The Change went into effect on Monday and has received mixed responses by both travelers and the media. This is only one month after the government of the UK announced that they were ending all…
Denmark To Remove Mandatory Vaccine Passports And Masks
Merely weeks after imposing some of the strictest Covid mandates in Europe due to the swift Omicron spread, Denmark is leading the way among Scandinavian countries in lifting all internal restrictions for citizens and visitors alike. In other news that will certainly be welcomed by international arrivals, all post-arrival testing has also been scrapped. Up…
Costa Rica Launches Mandatory Vaccine Passport
Costa Rica has become the latest country to launch a mandatory vaccine passport, following an announcement from the country’s President. The vaccine passport will be required by travelers to enter a wide range of different establishments in the country, severely limiting the entertainment and activity options for those heading to the country on vacation if…
