Aviation

Taiwan announces end of quarantine for arrivals from October
Self-ruled island is among the last economies to reopen to the world after shutting its borders to keep out COVID-19.
Published On 29 Sep 2022
Zero emissions target for air travel eyed at UN summit
International Civil Aviation Organization holds first assembly since COVID pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Published On 28 Sep 2022
Canada to end all COVID travel restrictions from October 1
The move is likely to boost the Canadian travel industry, already booming after months of lull during the pandemic.
Published On 26 Sep 2022
Hong Kong to end quarantine after outcry from firms, residents
Move to lift travel restriction comes amid fears the former British colony is losing its competitive edge.
Published On 23 Sep 2022

East Asian economy is one of the few remaining places still requiring visitors to quarantine.

Flights out of Russia were soaring in price and selling out after Putin ordered partial call-up of 300,000 reservists.

International Air Transport Association head says China’s pandemic policies have ‘devastated’ former British colony.

Airline found guilty in crash that killed 154 people and ordered to pay $225,000 fine plus compensation.

Move comes after environment ministry blocks airline’s bank accounts for failing to pay a fine.

The identity of the pilot, who circled an area in the US state of Mississippi, has not been released.

Pilots of Germany’s biggest carrier stage a one-day strike over pay, affecting more than 100,000 passengers.

John Lee had been due to visit Shenzhen and Guangzhou to discuss ways to resume travel with the Chinese mainland.

Travellers to the country will no longer be required to present a negative coronavirus test result starting on Saturday.

France’s air investigation agency said some pilots lacked rigour when it came to respecting safety protocols.

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