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Global Travel Agency Associations Agree: Closing Borders is Not the Answer

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Global Travel Agency Associations Agree: Closing Borders Is Not The Answer
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The global travel agency associations of ASTA, ASATA, ACTA, CHTA, ECTAA and WTAAA, which collectively represent workers at travel agencies and related businesses around the world, are calling on government leaders around the world to provide dedicated financial support for travel reliant businesses and to lift Covid-19 travel bans as quickly as possible. “Closing borders

IATA Calls on Governments to Follow WHO Advice, Revoke Travel Bans

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Iata Calls On Governments To Follow Who Advice, Revoke Travel Bans
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling on governments to follow World Health Organization (WHO) advice and immediately rescind travel bans that have been introduced in response to the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. The WHO advice for international traffic in relation to the Omicron variant states that “blanket travel bans will not prevent […]

Airlines Pressing to Offer Vouchers Instead of Refunds Due to Covid-19

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Airlines Pressing To Offer Vouchers Instead Of Refunds Due To Covid 19
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airlines for Europe (A4E) on Wednesday expressed dismay to the European Commission’s new guidelines on the application of the EU261 passenger rights regime. According to an announcement by both bodies, the new guidelines are “disappointing and unhelpful”, falling far short of the “simple and temporary alleviation”