Five destinations removed from UK travel exemptions list
The UK government has announced the removal of Turkey, Poland, Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba from its travel exemptions list following an increase in COVID-19 cases.
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As new risks begin to threaten airports, new regulations come into play to protect the aerodrome environment and its inhabitants.
With multiple aviation authorities working within the industry, regs and legs are being continuously reviewed. Within this section of International Airport Review we hope to keep you up to date on the most recent amendments and rules.
The UK government has announced the removal of Turkey, Poland, Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba from its travel exemptions list following an increase in COVID-19 cases.
ACI World has reinforced the industry’s need for the widespread deployment of COVID-19 testing of international passengers before travel.
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ICCAN highlights how there is limited quality evidence on how aviation noise impacts someone’s quality of life, health and wellbeing.
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The open letter to the President of the European Commission has called for the development of an EU COVID-19 testing protocol for travel.
As part of its efforts to support the industry through the COVID-19 pandemic, ICAO has published a joint statement with seven UN bodies.
21 September 2020 | By NEXTT Vision (IATA & ACI)
As a joint initiative of ACI and IATA, NEXTT (New Experience Travel Technologies) creates a shared vision for the future of travel. The COVID-19 pandemic and the impacts it has had on travel, passenger confidence and airport operations has further confirmed the validity of and need for concepts of NEXTT.…
Passengers arriving in England from Slovenia and Guadeloupe will be required to self-isolate following an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Crucial restructuring plans are being discussed to safeguard London City Airport in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
IATA has highlighted the need for preparations for the distribution of the eventual COVID-19 vaccine to begin as soon as possible.
Following an increase in COVID-19 cases, Portugal, Hungary, French Polynesia and Réunion have been removed from the UK travel exemptions list.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to severely impact aviation, ACI World has published a new policy brief to support the recovery of the sector.
The UK government will adapt the existing country-based approach to travel corridors by separating some islands from mainland countries.