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Removed Italy, San Marino and the Status of Vatican City from the list of UK travel corridors

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As the countries are excluded from the travel corridor list of the UK government, citizens arriving in England from Italy, San Marino and the Vatican City State as of 18 October 2020 will need to self-isolate for two weeks.  Data showed that COVID-19 cases and test positivity are growing in Italy on a weekly basis, so ministers agreed to exclude destinations from the UK travel exemptions.  Following a decline in recorded coronavirus cases, the Greek island of Crete has been added to the travel corridor list. The most recent risk assessment for Crete by the Joint Biosecurity Centre (JBC) suggests that the threats to UK public health from travelers returning from there have decreased to an appropriate level.    From 18 October 2020, passengers arriving in England from Crete will no longer have to separate themselves if, in the previous 14 days, they have not entered or transited through any other non-exempt country. In order to warn against all but necessary...

Charles de Gaulle Airport joins EASA COVID-19 monitoring programme

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Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is joining 10 other aviation stakeholders to abide by European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) COVID-19 guidelines. These measures, largely implemented at Charles de Gaulle Airport since early May 2020, helped the EASA and ECDC to establish a pragmatic and comprehensive list of recommendations, aiming at ensuring health and safety standards for air passengers and aircraft/airport operators during the COVID-19 pandemic – among which can be found: ensuring social distancing throughout the entire journey; the reinforcement of cleaning and disinfection protocols; mandatory wearing of facial coverings; and practising all hygiene recommendations, etc.  To monitor the implementation of those measures, the EASA launched a dedicated programme. The aim is to assess real-life situations concerned by EASA recommendations and to contribute to establishing a new sanitary standard at a Europ...

Alaska Railroad Soon Begins Service for the Aurora Winter Train

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Alaska Railroad is proud to announce, starting on September 19 and continuing through mid-May 2021, the launch of its renowned winter passenger service aboard the Aurora Winter Train. The Aurora Winter Train operates between Anchorage and Fairbanks on weekends, embarking on a 12-hour northbound journey on Saturdays and a return trip on Sundays (select mid-week departures will also become available in March of 2021). Best place to find more about lewiston airports is AirportList.com

Reduce the number of COVID-19 tests conducted at the airport in Hawaii County

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Hawaii County tourism officials have reported a decrease in the number of COVID-19 tests being done after less than one percent returned positive. Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim said 12,636 post-flight tests were conducted on the island last Monday, according to the Hawaii Tribune-Herald, and less than one percent were positive for coronavirus. Overall, 97 of the post-flight antigen tests administered returned positive, leading to additional tests of polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The more precise test showed that 17 travelers were positive for COVID-19. As a result, a post-flight antigen test will only be conducted on 25 percent of travelers arriving at Onizuka International Airport in Kona. With random testing considered unethical, officials from Hawaii County are working on how to pick travelers for testing. "Kim told the Hawaii Tribune-Herald, "I don't drink, but they tell me that it's the same idea as pulling over random cars for a DUI exam. "They'...

This Thanksgiving, Where Americans Fly

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According to Allianz Partners' Top 10 Thanksgiving Destination Index published Tuesday, Mexico will continue to attract more Americans for Thanksgiving than any other international destination. Cancun, San Jose Del Cabo and Puerto Vallarta are the top three international destinations for Americans traveling this holiday, followed by Oranjestad, Aruba; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; Santiago, Dominican Republic; Montego Bay, Jamaica ; Providenciales, Turks and Caicos; Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and Havana, Cuba. Beloved tourist hotspots south of the border. The ranking for this year is special in that the beach destinations are the entire top 10 globally. Unsurprisingly, considering the circumstances, in the midst of debilitating travel restrictions put in place because of COVID-19, European favourites like London and Paris are nowhere to be found this year. Seattle has climbed six spots domestically to number one, surpassing New York City, which was also hard hit during...

Copenhagen Airport plans to cut 650 full-time jobs,

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Copenhagen Airport (CPH) is considering cutting 650 full-time jobs from the existing estimated number of 2,600 in order to secure long-term competitive strength. Thomas Woldbye, CEO of Copenhagen Airport, said this was the saddest decision he had to make during his nine years with CPH, but that it was important in order to safeguard the future operations and financial position of the airport. During the recession, CPH had an aim of holding as much operation and maintaining as many workers as possible. For instance, the wage compensation system negotiated by the Danish government and the parties to the labor market was used by CPH. Almost 2,200 workers were temporarily furloughed and called back to work in rotation, corresponding to 1,600 full-time equivalents (FTEs), which helped CPH maintain the expertise of its employees and their association with the airport. However, it has now become apparent that because of the coronavirus, the aviation industry will face a long-term crisis, ...

Discover America With the Flash Sale of Amtrak Vacations

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WHY IT RATES: Travelers who book now through September 25, 2020, will save $500 per couple on holidays of ten nights or more, $400 per couple on holidays of seven to nine or $300 per couple on holidays of three to six. Laurie Baratti, Associate Writer with TravelPulse From destinations that deliver incredible sights and experiences to the beautiful U.S. landscape. National Parks There is no lack of places to visit in North America. Make it part of the trip by traveling by train to your destination. You will leave the fast-paced world behind once you board and discover the greatest way to explore our beautiful land. Get a change of scenery in 2020, or schedule an unforgettable rail holiday of a lifetime for an amazing 2021. Amtrak Vacations is offering up to $500 in discounts on all rail vacations with its limited-time Flash Sale to encourage travelers to discover America. Travelers will save $500 per couple on any 10+ night holiday for a limited time, $400 per couple on any 7-9...