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IATA: Ticket Sales Rise as Countries Do Away with Covid Controls

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Iata: Ticket Sales Rise As Countries Do Away With Covid Controls
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Confidence in travel is growing stronger as countries begin to lift Covid-19 restrictions but more needs to be done to restore full connectivity, said the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Thursday. In its latest report, the global airline association released data indicating an 11-percentage point increase in international ticket sales sold over the last

Entering Greece: New Covid-19 Rules for International Travelers

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Entering Greece: New Covid 19 Rules For International Travelers
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Photo source: HCAA The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Sunday released an updated aviation directive (NOTAM) with new rules concerning international arrivals from abroad. According to the updated directive, inbound travelers to Greece from EU/Schengen member states and from 33 non-EU countries (mentioned below) that hold a valid EU Digital COVID Certificate

IATA: Global Air Traffic Demand in 2021 Down by 58.4% Over pre-Covid 2019 Levels

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Iata: Global Air Traffic Demand In 2021 Down By 58
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Photo Source: IATA Global passenger traffic demand was down by 58.4 percent over pre-pandemic 2019 levels with the Omicron variant of Covid-19 hindering recovery, according to full-year results for 2021 released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). IATA said 2021 results were however an improvement compared to 2020, when full year RPKs (revenue passenger

Greece’s Entry Rules Unchanged, All Travelers Must Present Negative Covid-19 Tests

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Greece’s Entry Rules Unchanged, All Travelers Must Present Negative Covid 19 Tests
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Source: EC – Audiovisual Service / Photographer: Yorgos Karahalis The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Sunday extended all Covid-19 aviation directives that concern flights and arrivals to Greece from abroad until February 7. In short, arrivals are allowed from EU and Schengen Zone member states, those traveling for “essential reasons” and residents from 42 […]

Global Tourism Remains Far Below Pre-pandemic Levels, Says UNWTO

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Global Tourism Remains Far Below Pre Pandemic Levels, Says Unwto
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Photo source: UNWTO Global tourism experienced a 4 percent upturn in 2021, compared to 2020 (415 million versus 400 million), the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) said on Tuesday. However, as highlighted in the latest issue of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) were still 72 percent below the pre-pandemic year of […]