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ACI-NA welcomes $8 billion COVID-19 relief proposal for U.S. airports

11 February 2021 | By International Airport Review

The U.S. House of Representatives has outlined a proposal for a new round of COVID-19 relief for U.S. airports, with ACI-NA thanking them for the "much-needed funds".

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IATA partners with government of Panama and Copa Airlines for trial of IATA Travel Pass

5 February 2021 | By International Airport Review

Copa Airlines is the latest airline and first located in the Americas to partner with IATA on the trial of its IATA Travel Pass, with Panama becoming the first government to participate.

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Airport Recovery Plan published by the Airport Operators Association

4 February 2021 | By International Airport Review

AOA has called for urgent additional, aviation-specific financial support from the UK and devolved governments in order to support the recovery of the industry.

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New travel restrictions plunge Canadian airports into ‘most severe crisis since March 2020’

3 February 2021 | By International Airport Review

The new restrictions, on top of existing rules and requirements, are creating an even bleaker future outlook for Canadian airports.

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UK government’s Airport and Ground Operations Support Scheme opens for applications

1 February 2021 | By International Airport Review

The scheme will allow commercial airports and ground handlers to apply for up to £8 million each from the UK government to support with fixed costs.

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Heathrow Airport to launch colleague rapid testing pilot

1 February 2021 | By International Airport Review

The UK government-led testing pilot will be conducted with Heathrow Airport employees in partnership with the NHS Test and Trace scheme.

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IATA calls on governments to establish global vaccination and testing standards

1 February 2021 | By International Airport Review

By accelerating the establishment of vaccination and testing certifications, IATA has stressed that governments can better support the re-establishment of global air connectivity.

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Greater government support key to UK air travel recovery

1 February 2021 | By Karen Dee

Karen Dee, Chief Executive of the Airport Operators Association (AOA), assesses the state of the UK airport industry, which is still grappling with the ongoing repercussions of COVID-19, and calls on the UK government to do more to ensure its survival.

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Travel bans extended and hotel quarantine for travellers introduced in UK

29 January 2021 | By International Airport Review

The UK government's travel ban has been extended to the UAE, Burundi and Rwanda in order to prevent the importation of a new COVID-19 variant found in South Africa.

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Aviation’s path to recovery will be uncertain without government support, says ACI

29 January 2021 | By International Airport Review

ACI has stressed that governments need to introduce a consistent approach to COVID-19 testing and vaccination in order to promote air travel and support the recovery of the industry.

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ACI-NA welcomes Biden Administration’s facial covering requirement for all travellers

27 January 2021 | By International Airport Review

After its formal request for the previous administration to implement the requirement went unheard, ACI-NA has welcomed the Biden Administration's new requirement for facial coverings to be worn by all travellers, including in airports.

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ICAO Secretary General stresses negative impact of latest COVID-19 safety measures on air travel

22 January 2021 | By International Airport Review

With fresh travel restrictions and border closures being implemented across the globe, ICAO's Secretary General has outlined that there are few signs of near-term relief ahead for travel and tourism markets in the continued face of COVID-19.

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Warning of serious risks to air travel from fake COVID-19 test and vaccination certificates

22 January 2021 | By International Airport Review

With countries across the globe now requiring passengers to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test prior to departure, there is now a risk of fake COVID-19 test certificates undermining the sector’s efforts to limit the spread of the disease and open up air travel again.

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European aviation industry urges EU to update COVID-19 state aid framework

21 January 2021 | By International Airport Review

With the risk of the industry facing irreversible damage growing ever more likely, European aviation and tourism organisations have called for better and more effective financial support.

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IATA urges EU to adopt digital COVID-19 vaccination certificate to enable unrestricted travel

20 January 2021 | By International Airport Review

Should the certificate be adopted, those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 would benefit from the ability to travel freely throughout Europe, without being hindered by testing or quarantines.

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