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Analysis: No Correlation Between Covid-19 Infection Rates and Air Passenger Traffic

ACI Europe releases analysis showing no correlation between increased air passenger volumes and Covid-19 infection (positivity) rates in Europe during Q3.

Posted On 18 Nov 2020

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IATA: New Guidance for Global Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution

IATA has released guidance to ensure that the air cargo industry will be ready to support the large-scale handling, transport and distribution of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Posted On 16 Nov 2020

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ICAO Updates ‘Take-off’ Guidelines for Aviation’s Recovery from Covid-19

ICAO has updated its ‘Take-off’ guidelines, which aim to restore air connectivity and give travelers the confidence they need to fly again in Covid-19 times.

Posted On 12 Nov 2020

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European Travel Agents Send Message from Athens: ‘Traveling is Safe’

European travel agents’ and tour operators’ recently met in Athens and sent the message that traveling is safe in Covid-19 times if hygiene safety measures are respected.

Posted On 13 Oct 2020

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Italy Lifts Mandatory Covid-19 Testing on Arrivals from Greece

Travelers from Greece will no longer be tested for Covid-19 upon arrival to Italy, according to a new decree signed by the Italian Minister of Health.

Posted On 09 Oct 2020

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Covid-19 Impact: Airlines Not Expected to Turn Cash Positive Until 2022

IATA is calling on governments to support the airline industry during the coming winter season, as the impact of Covid-19 has proven to be "deeper and longer".

Posted On 07 Oct 2020

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CLIA Cruise Line Members to Test All Passengers for Covid-19

All CLIA members that operate cruise ships with a capacity of 250 or more passengers will conduct pre-boarding Covid-19 tests to all.

Posted On 07 Oct 2020

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EU-wide Covid-19 Testing Protocol for Travel Proposed by Aviation Bodies

European aviation bodies are calling for member states to replace quarantine measures with Covid-19 testing for passengers from high-risk areas.

Posted On 02 Oct 2020

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Covid-19 Restrictions Imposed in Pella, Pieria, Imathia and Kilkis

Greece has imposed emergency measures in the regional units of Pella, Pieria, Imathia and Kilkis in Central Macedonia to curb the further spread of Covid-19.

Posted On 10 Sep 2020

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Costa Cruises Introduces Covid-19 Tests for All Guests On Board its Ships

In view of its restart, Costa Cruises has announced that it will perform Covid-19 swab tests to all guests before boarding.

Posted On 04 Sep 2020

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Tourism Minister Discusses Contracts for Hotel Doctors in Greece

More than 500 doctors have so far signed short-term contracts with seasonal and year-round hotels in Greece, according to the Greek Tourism Ministry.

Posted On 19 Jun 2020

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Qatar Airways: Statement on Passengers Tested Positive for Covid-19 in Athens

Qatar Airways has issued a statement regarding the 12 passengers of flight QR203 who tested positive for Covid-19 at Athens Airport.

Posted On 03 Jun 2020

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IATA Releases Biosecurity Roadmap for Restart of Passenger Flights

IATA has released a proposed temporary layered approach to biosecurity for restarting passenger flights amid the Covid-19 crisis.

Posted On 20 May 2020

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Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis discussing with Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz during a videoconference held between world leaders on April 24. Photo source: primeminister.gr

Covid-19: Greece Invited to Join Seven-nation Alliance to Reopen Tourism

Greece has reportedly been approached to be part of an alliance to boost tourism and trade among the few nations that managed to contain the spread of Covid-19 with success.

Posted On 05 May 2020

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