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Category: Transportation News

WTTC responds to the latest recommendations from the EU

Juergen T Steinmetz- September 1, 2021 0

Ministers and international decision makers in the public center change travel restrictions on a daily basis. A lack of global cooperation and the lack of ... Read More

Vaccine? Test? Not here! Visit happy Koh Larn tropical island

eturbonews- September 1, 2021 0

Koh Larn island in Thailand has reopened to visitors without the need to show proof of vaccine or a negative test, however, anti-COVID restrictions remain ... Read More

32 killed, 20 injured as bus falls off cliff in Peru

eturbonews- September 1, 2021 0

Road accidents are common in Peru due to speeding motorists, poorly maintained highways, a lack of road signs and poor traffic safety enforcement. - eTurboNews ... Read More

Mobile check-ins are coming back on Lufthansa flights

eturbonews- September 1, 2021 0

During mobile check-in, the QR codes of the paper certificates can now be scanned and thus checked quickly and conveniently. - eTurboNews | Trends | ... Read More

Travel demand is back but still far below pre-COVID levels

eturbonews- September 1, 2021 0

A recovery of international travel needs governments to restore the freedom to travel - at a minimum, vaccinated travelers should not face restrictions. - eTurboNews ... Read More

Portugal remains open to US travelers despite EU advisory

eturbonews- September 1, 2021 0

Portugal has confirmed that discretionary, non-essential travel is still allowed, provided visitors present a negative COVID-19 test result at boarding and entry into the country. ... Read More

Most and least expensive US vacation destinations

eturbonews- September 1, 2021 0

With travel restrictions still in full swing, more Americans than ever are choosing to vacation close to home. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More

European airlines are bracing for difficult winter season

eturbonews- September 1, 2021 0

During what is traditionally the offseason in Europe, the pandemic is likely to make operating conditions difficult. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More

Boeing announces changes to its Board of Directors

eturbonews- August 31, 2021 0

Boeing elects David L. Joyce to Board of Directors; Admiral Edmund P. Giambastiani Jr. to retire from Board. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More

New tough checks for Prague Airport international arrivals

eturbonews- August 31, 2021 0

Until further notice, the changes implemented at both Prague Airport terminals will affect tourists as well as citizens of the Czech Republic and the EU+ ... Read More

Taliban ready to restart Kabul airport operations ‘in few days’

eturbonews- August 31, 2021 0

The United States finished the evacuation of civilians from Kabul and their entire mission in Afghanistan on August 30. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel ... Read More

Flights from Moscow to Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh on Aeroflot now

eturbonews- August 31, 2021 0

According to announced schedule, Aeroflot will operate one flight from Moscow to Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh daily, starting from October 1, 2021. - eTurboNews | ... Read More

COVID-19 is killing American business travel

eturbonews- August 31, 2021 0

Despite an uptick in leisure travel over the summer, the new survey highlights the dim outlook for business travel and events, which account for more ... Read More

Europe lifts travel restrictions for some countries, blacklists others

eturbonews- August 31, 2021 0

European Council updates the list of countries, special administrative regions and other entities and territorial authorities for which travel restrictions should be lifted. - eTurboNews ... Read More

US State Department: Do not travel to Canada

eturbonews- August 31, 2021 0

The latest travel advisory issued by the US State Department, upgraded Canada to Level 3, which says 'Reconsider travel'. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More

FAA bans all US airlines from flying over Afghanistan

eturbonews- August 30, 2021 0

Any US civil aircraft operator that wants to fly into/out of or over Afghanistan must receive prior authorization from the FAA. - eTurboNews | Trends ... Read More

Prague Airport Board of Directors elects new Chairman

eturbonews- August 30, 2021 0

The Ministry’s commission selected Mr. Pos as the most suitable candidate in a tender called for the position. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More

US Travel: EU travel restriction disappointing

eturbonews- August 30, 2021 0

Travel is a crucial component of the global economy and will be necessary for a full recovery from the economic devastation of the pandemic. - ... Read More

European Union to reinstate travel restrictions on Americans

eturbonews- August 30, 2021 0

European Union removes United States from safe-travel list due to a spike in new COVID-19 cases. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More

With 80% of population fully immunized, Singapore is world’s most vaccinated country

eturbonews- August 30, 2021 0

Reaching this milestone sets the stage for further easing of COVID-19 pandemic-related curbs in Singapore. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More

Taliban takes full control of Kabul’s Hamid Karzai International Airport tomorrow

eturbonews- August 30, 2021 0

The Taliban is conducting negotiations with Turkey and Qatar regarding the technical management of operations at the airport. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More

Converting Airports into Billion Dollar cash opportunities for US cities

Juergen T Steinmetz- August 29, 2021 0

The COVID-19 pandemic has put new fiscal stress on some state and local governments. One tool that may help them cope is called “asset monetization,” ... Read More

Canada bans all direct passenger flights from Morocco

eturbonews- August 28, 2021 0

Based on the latest public health advice from the Public Health Agency of Canada, Transport Canada is issuing a Notice to Airmen restricting all direct ... Read More

At least 21 killed, dozens missing in Bangladesh boat disaster

eturbonews- August 28, 2021 0

Experts blame poor maintenance, lax safety standards at shipyards and overcrowding for many of the deadly incidents. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Read More

Taliban wants Turkey to run Kabul Airport

eturbonews- August 27, 2021 0

Turkish President Erdogan said calm should be restored in Kabul before making a decision on the airport, adding there was a risk of getting “sucked ... Read More

Russian airlines cleared to launch flights to Red Sea resorts of Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada

eturbonews- August 27, 2021 0

Aeroflot and S7 airlines will launch flights from Moscow, Rossiya, which is already flying to Egypt, will increase the frequency of flights. Ural Airlines, Azur ... Read More

No restrictions: Russia resumes full flights with Dominican Republic, Czech Republic and South Korea

eturbonews- August 27, 2021 0

Despite the cancelation of all restrictions, as of now no Russian or foreign airline has reported additional flights opened from Russia to those countries. - ... Read More

Quarantine-free flights to Singapore now with Lufthansa

eturbonews- August 27, 2021 0

Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines will jointly offer one of these Vaccinated Travel Lane flights every day, either from Frankfurt or Munich, beginning on 16 September. ... Read More

Boeing 737 MAX cleared to fly in Indian airspace again

eturbonews- August 26, 2021 0

So far, 175 out of 195 countries have lifted restrictions on Max, and over 30 operators have returned the plane to service. - eTurboNews | ... Read More

Passenger personal data stolen in Bangkok Airways cybersecurity attack

eturbonews- August 26, 2021 0

An initial investigation of the incident appeared to confirm that some of the personal data may have been accessed which are, passenger name, family name, ... Read More