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Air New Zealand Expected To Drop Expiration Dates For COVID Travel Credits

Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran is expected to honor COVID travel credits fairly in the wake of Qantas' actions.

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China Is Ditching COVID Testing For Inbound International Passengers

The policy will come into effect on Wednesday.

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The US May Scrap Its Foreign Traveler COVID Vaccine Rules

The requirement is currently in place until at least April, but it could now be removed long before then.

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CDC Considering Testing Aircraft Wastewater For New COVID Variants

The process could produce more accurate results on new variants entering the country.

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China's CAAC Loosens Its Strict Flight Crew COVID-19 Policy

CAAC makes it easier for flight crews recovered from COVID to go back to duty, as the number of COVID-positive cases will inevitably surge in China.

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China Sees Domestic Flights Double As COVID Cases Rise

As the Chinese government dropped almost all COVID restrictions for domestic travelers, the number of flights and bookings surged.

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China Relaxes COVID-19 Conditions For International Flights

The rule change is a sign of Beijing's changing attitudes to COVID-19.

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Loving Las Vegas: Sin City Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Capacity By 7%

The recovery in passenger numbers is one of the strongest of any major US airport.

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Recovery Or Bust? Pressure Test For Australia's Airlines This Weekend

The signs are Australia's aviation industry is reportedly recovering nicely but this holiday weekend is shaping up as a big test of that.

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Did New Zealand Break Climate Rules With Airline Subsidies?

The New Zealand Government is under fire for breaking climate rules when handing out freight subsidies, dragging Air New Zealand into the controversy.

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IATA Says China Is Holding Market Back But Premium Travel Is Booming

IATA's Willie Walsh says that premium seats are the popular choice, but aviation needs China to open to recover fully.

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Baby Boy Blues: Do Emirates Infant Fares Still Apply Long After A COVID-Related Flight Cancelation?

Emirates is the subject of a DOT complaint after wanting to apply a child's fare to an infant's ticket after COVID saw the original flight canceled.

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Air Canada Planning To Operate At 80% Capacity This Summer

Air Canada executives discuss global barriers to full recovery services around the globe, but also new opportunities.

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New Zealand Reopens Its Border To Tourists After Over Two Years

Visitors from 60 visa-free countries can now visit New Zealand for the first time since early 2020.

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The Ways Airlines Clean Their Aircraft

Aircraft need to be kept clean for service, to maintain brand, and prolong aircraft life.

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Tourism Opportunities: Thailand Lifts Arrival Testing Mandate

Vaccinated tourists will no longer need the mandatory COVID test from May 1st.

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US Mask Mandate Void: How Have Airlines Responded?

The United States' mask mandate for airlines and public transportation ends.

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Is Hong Kong Finally Preparing To Ease COVID-19 Travel Restrictions?

Cheif Executive, Carrie Lam, has stated that "people's tolerance is fading" and there will be an update on "either" March 20 or 21.

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KLM & Transavia Become The Latest To Drop Mask Requirements

From March 23, the carriers will no longer enforce wearing face masks on flights, going against current Dutch legislation.

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The UK Will End All COVID-19 Travel Restrictions By The End Of The Week

The UK Government is lifting the last of its COVID-19 travel restrictions on Friday, clearing the way for a rebound in travel to and from the UK.

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