Air Travel
Qatar to further ease coronavirus curbs as infections pass peak
Middle East
June 29, 2020
Qatar to further ease coronavirus curbs as infections pass peak
DUBAI (Reuters) — Qatar aims to further ease coronavirus curbs from July 1, allowing the limited reopening of restaurants, beaches…
EgyptAir reveals timetable for its destinations in July
Egypt
June 24, 2020
EgyptAir reveals timetable for its destinations in July
EgyptAir has officially announced its return to the public starting on July 1 and its timetable for flights. The airline…
Italian flights to and from Egyptian airports to resume July 15
Egypt
June 22, 2020
Italian flights to and from Egyptian airports to resume July 15
Chairperson of the Egyptian Tourism Federation Ahmed al-Wasef said that Italian flights to and from Egyptian airports will resume on…
Cyprus to start random virus testing at its airports
World
June 19, 2020
Cyprus to start random virus testing at its airports
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Random coronavirus tests will be carried out on a proportion of travelers arriving at Cyprus’ airports…
Egyptian city of Hurghada to receive flights from Belgium starting June 28
Egypt
June 17, 2020
Egyptian city of Hurghada to receive flights from Belgium starting June 28
Brussels Airlines announced that the Egyptian coastal city of Hurghada will receive three flights from Brussels starting June 28, part…
Egypt to require visitors to provide PCR coronavirus test certificate: official
Egypt
June 16, 2020
Egypt to require visitors to provide PCR coronavirus test certificate: official
Egyptian Minister of Civil Aviation Mohamed Manar Enabah on Sunday said that once international travel resumes, Egyptian authorities will require…
Egypt to reopen tourism, aviation sectors in coastal governorates starting July 1
Egypt
June 11, 2020
Egypt to reopen tourism, aviation sectors in coastal governorates starting July 1
Egyptian Information Minister Osama Heikal on Thursday announced that Egypt will reopen its tourism and aviation sectors in the coastal…
Egypt to exempt tourists arriving on direct flights from paying visa fees
Egypt
June 11, 2020
Egypt to exempt tourists arriving on direct flights from paying visa fees
The Egyptian Cabinet, during its virtual meeting Wednesday, approved a number of important decisions, including agreeing to exempt tourists arriving…
Virus slows Dubai airport, world’s busiest for global travel
Middle East
June 10, 2020
Virus slows Dubai airport, world’s busiest for global travel
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Perhaps nowhere is the world’s lack of flights due to the coronavirus pandemic more…
Face masks, health checks and long check-ins: the future of flying
World
June 10, 2020
Face masks, health checks and long check-ins: the future of flying
Cabin crew in protective suits, health certifications for passengers, mandatory face masks, and longer check-in times. This is the new…