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Walt Disney World has raised ticket prices for 2025
TripFalcon March 09, 2024
Walt Disney World has put 2025 tickets on sale, and prices for many tickets have gone up from 2024 pricing.Some of the lowest single-day, single-park ticket prices have gone up by $10 for 2025.For exa ...
Nepal to require all Mount Everest climbers to use a tracking chip
TripFalcon March 09, 2024
Ahead of the 2024 Mount Everest season, Nepal has announced a new requirement that all climbers must rent and use tracking chips on their journey.“Reputed companies were already using them but now it’ ...
Flight in China delayed four hours after passenger throws coins into engine
TripFalcon March 09, 2024
A flight in China was delayed by more than four hours on Wednesday after a passenger threw coins into the engine, according to Chinese state media.China Southern Airlines flight CZ8805 was originally ...
Delta flight forced back to Amsterdam after maggots fall onto passenger
TripFalcon February 18, 2024
Wary airline passengers already on guard for unruly passengers and even real-life snakes on planes might have one more thing – however improbable – to add their slate of possible in-flight disruptions ...
More than 100 flights canceled following crash at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport
TripFalcon January 04, 2024
More than 100 flights to and from Tokyo’s Haneda Airport are expected to be canceled on Wednesday following the fiery runway plane collision the day before, according to two Japanese carriers.The flig ...
Airplane stowaway in critical condition in Paris
TripFalcon December 30, 2023
A stowaway was found alive but in critical condition in the undercarriage bay of an Air Algeria airplane at Paris Orly airport on Thursday morning, December 28, a security source briefed on the matter ...
US airlines deliver holiday improvement over the rough end to 2022, figures show
TripFalcon December 28, 2023
What a difference one year can make – as many people who traveled by air during the now-notorious last week of 2022 could tell you. But at the tail end of 2023, you’d mostly hear tales of improvement. ...
Plus-size travelers can get the empty adjacent seats on Southwest Airlines
TripFalcon December 18, 2023
Southwest Airlines has a reputation for an especially friendly plus-size traveler policy, which allows passengers of size to get empty adjacent seats for free as available.According to the policy, “cu ...
Hong Kong relaxes Covid rules for tour groups
TripFalcon November 08, 2022
Hong Kong's government said on November 7 it was relaxing COVID-19 restrictions on inbound tour groups including allowing them to enter theme parks and museums after arriving in the financial hub.Hong ...
Hundreds of European flights hit by air traffic control strike
TripFalcon September 18, 2022
Hundreds of flights have been canceled and thousands of passengers forced to change plans as French air traffic controllers took industrial action over pay on Friday.Europe's biggest airline Ryanair g ...
Airlines tweak plans to offer meals, hotels when flights are canceled
TripFalcon September 05, 2022
Major US airlines have updated their customer service agreements following pressure from the Biden administration to step up consumer rights in the wake of a summer plagued by flight cancellations and ...
British Airways to trim about 10,000 flights from winter schedule
TripFalcon August 24, 2022
British Airways has announced it plans to cut thousands of flights from its winter schedule because of airport passenger caps and dwindling demand as fall and winter approach.The airline said total ...
Japan launches new eVisas for Americans and Canadians
TripFalcon August 24, 2022
Japan has launched a new electronic visa scheme for American and Canadian citizens. Applications open today for people who wish to apply online for a visa for tourism or business purposes, as well ...
Airlines cancel more than 1,500 US flights Friday
TripFalcon August 07, 2022
Massive flight cancellations have spilled over into a second day after thunderstorms pounded major airports on the East Coast on Thursday.As of 9:30 p.m. ET Friday, flight tracking site FlightAware sh ...
American Airlines cutting 2% of September and October flights
TripFalcon August 05, 2022
American Airlines says it is cutting 2% of flights from its schedule in September and October.American calls the cuts "proactive adjustments" in order to "size our airline for the resources we have ...
Day-trippers to Venice must soon pre-book and pay to enter
TripFalcon July 06, 2022
Soon, tourists visiting Venice will have to pay to get in as the famously over-touristed city becomes the first to introduce an entrance fee.Starting January 16, 2023, day-trippers to ...
American and British tourists will soon have to pay to visit Europe
TripFalcon July 01, 2022
A new travel authorization system is set to be introduced in Europe by 2023, requiring some visitors from outside the European Schengen Zone to register before visiting.The European Tra ...
Japan is finally allowing tourists in - but its entry policy is super strict
TripFalcon June 29, 2022
Japan has finally opened its borders to tourists — however the entry policy is anything but straightforward with international visitors required to be accompanied by a local guide for the duration of ...
CDC adds five new destinations to 'high' risk category for travel
TripFalcon May 24, 2022
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added five new destinations to its "high" risk category for travelers on Monday.The Central American country of Belize, the Bahamas archipelago in the ...
Japan is testing a return to tourism
TripFalcon May 24, 2022
The Japan Tourism Agency announced on Tuesday, May 17 that it would start allowing small group tours in May as part of a "test tourism" trial before the country fully reopens to foreign visitors.The c ...
Italy gets rid of strict Green Pass rule but extends other travel requirements
TripFalcon May 05, 2022
If you're traveling to Italy, you no longer need to present the green pass (vaccination certificate) to gain entry to public venues. Italy has been phasing out pandemic health measures since ...
New Zealand welcomes back international tourists after two years
TripFalcon May 03, 2022
New Zealand finally opened its borders to international tourists today, welcoming back visitors from some 60 visa-waiver nations, including the United Kingdom and the United States.The count ...
Fiji no longer to require pre-arrival COVID-19 test from vaccinated visitors
TripFalcon May 03, 2022
The white-sand beaches and turquoise waters of Fiji will soon be a bit easier to access as the government of the island nation will drop pre-arrival COVID-19 testing for vaccinated travelers ...
Switzerland is ready to open its doors to all visitors in May
TripFalcon May 02, 2022
Alpine adventures, iconic rail journeys, and chocolate box chalets await travelers this summer as Switzerland drops all pandemic-related restrictions in place for tourists on May 2.In A ...
Greece moves ahead with dropping entry restrictions on May 1
TripFalcon May 02, 2022
Will they? Won't they? Yes they will! After much back-and-forth, Greek authorities have confirmed today that entry restrictions will be dropped on Monday, May 1.A spokesperson from Marketing Gree ...
US suspends COVID-19 requirement for citizens returning from China
TripFalcon April 18, 2022
As Shanghai enters its third week of lockdown in response to spiking COVID-19 case numbers and struggles to locate COVID-19 tests, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a stunni ...
Greece scraps restrictions for travelers in May
TripFalcon April 18, 2022
All remaining COVID-19 travel restrictions are to be dropped across Greece in May, as the government prepares to open the country for summer.Ministers approved the scrapping of entry r ...
Passengers in the US now required to wear masks at airports
TripFalcon April 18, 2022
The requirement to wear a face mask in airports as well as on planes, buses and trains in the United States has once again been extended.Just days ahead of the latest mandate being set to expire, ...
France has eased restrictions for UK visitors
TripFalcon April 03, 2022
France has lifted restrictions on unvaccinated travelers from the UK, which means that effective today passengers who haven't had the jab can visit without an essential reason.The UK has been moved fr ...
Sweden to lift final entry bans in April as it opens to travelers worldwide
TripFalcon April 03, 2022
On April 1, Sweden will lift its entry ban on non-essential travel from outside the European Union (EU), which means that travel restrictions on people coming from countries such as the US, ...
Singapore reconnects with the rest of the world as travel curbs are rolled back
TripFalcon March 25, 2022
All vaccinated travelers will be able to visit Singapore without quarantining starting April 1. It's the first time Singapore has opened its borders so wide and marks a major shift in the ci ...
South Korea is ready to let tourists in without quarantine
TripFalcon March 22, 2022
Despite a record number of COVID-19 infections, South Korea is pushing ahead with plans to reopen the country to travelers, ending the quarantine requirement for people who have been vaccinated agains ...
Canada to end pre-arrival COVID-19 test requirement for fully vaccinated travelers
TripFalcon March 22, 2022
Canada's Public Health Ministry has announced the country will end its pre-arrival COVID-19 testing requirement for vaccinated visitors starting April 1. Requirements will remain u ...
New Zealand is opening borders ahead of schedule in April and May
TripFalcon March 22, 2022
New Zealand is continuing to speed up its border reopening plan by allowing Australians to visit from April, followed by much of the rest of the world in May.New Zealand's prime minister, Jacinda ...
UK lifts final travel restrictions in time for Easter holidays
TripFalcon March 15, 2022
The UK government has announced it will lift all remaining COVID-19 travel rules this week including testing on arrival and passenger locator forms.Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says anyo ...
France suspends health pass and some mask rules
TripFalcon March 15, 2022
France is easing two of its major COVID-19 rules today by suspending the health pass and lifting mask mandates.After months of requiring its vaccine or health pass at venues across the country, France ...
Thailand further eases restrictions on vaccinated travelers
TripFalcon February 26, 2022
Thailand's Test-and-Go program for vaccinated travelersFully vaccinated tourists from any country can can avail of the Test-and-Go program. It allows them to bypass seven-day quarantine and travel to ...
Iceland is lifting all COVID-19 restrictions
TripFalcon February 26, 2022
Iceland will begin lifting COVID-19 restrictions on February 25, including the requirement for travelers to isolate upon arrival or test negative to enter."All official epidemiological measures d ...
Italy is making it easier for US and UK travelers to visit
TripFalcon February 26, 2022
As Italy prepares to end its state of emergency on March 31, it is also updating its entry rules and making it easier for travelers from outside the European Union to visit.Starting March 1, ...
Australia fully reopened its borders to vaccinated travelers worldwide
TripFalcon February 22, 2022
Australia fully reopened its borders today to vaccinated travelers worldwide for the first time in two years, reuniting family and friends and allowing tourists and visa holders to visit without manda ...
Greece anticipates its summer travel season will start earlier than ever in 2022
TripFalcon February 19, 2022
With temperatures starting to creep up on its islands and vacationers yearning for a little sun, Greece anticipates its summer travel season will start earlier than ever in 2022. With i ...
India entry rules are relaxed for international arrivals
TripFalcon February 19, 2022
India has relaxed entry rules for international arrivals this week, removing the requirement for visitors to quarantine upon arrival, and the need for vaccinated visitors to test before departure ...
March 15 set as tourism reopening date to visit Vietnam
TripFalcon February 19, 2022
Vietnam is reopening three months ahead of schedule, allowing tourists to return on March 15, according to state-run newspaper Tuoi Tre.Vietnam removed COVID-19 restrictions on international passenger ...
Canada relaxes some entry requirements for fully vaccinated travelers
TripFalcon February 19, 2022
With the number of Omicron cases tumbling, Canada plans to relax some of its entry requirements for vaccinated visitors and will no longer recommend Canadians avoid travel for nonessential reasons, ac ...
Puerto Rico updates entry rules for US visitors: here's what you need to know
TripFalcon January 31, 2022
Puerto Rico is set to make it easier for US travelers to visit when entry rules are relaxed on Wednesday (February 2).Currently visitors from the US have to show a negative test to enter Puerto R ...
Morocco will reopen to travelers in February
TripFalcon January 31, 2022
Morocco is lifting its international travel ban starting February 7, allowing internatioanl visitors into the country once again.The move to open the borders follows "the evolution of the epidemi ...
Philippines set to ease restrictions on fully vaccinated international tourists
TripFalcon January 29, 2022
The Philippines has been largely cut off to foreign visitors since the start of the pandemic but that's set to change next month.With powdery beaches, including Boracay's 5km signa ...
England lifts all Omicron restrictions as the UK prepares to ease travel rules
TripFalcon January 29, 2022
The UK government has lifted the COVID-19 restrictions it imposed in England last month to deal with the Omicron variant.As of January 26, COVID passports won't be needed to access hospitality venues ...
Japan extends travel ban through February
TripFalcon January 14, 2022
Japan has extended its travel ban on overseas arrivals until at least the end of February, but will international tourists be permitted to visit once the ban is lifted?Japan once again sealed its ...
Hawaii cuts quarantine period in half as entry rules are updated again
TripFalcon January 06, 2022
Hawaii is making it easier for travelers to visit the islands by reducing its mandatory quarantine period in half, in line with recommendations from the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Effe ...
Hong Kong bans flights from the US, the UK and six others amid Omicron spread
TripFalcon January 06, 2022
Hong Kong has temporarily banned flights from the United States, the United Kingdom and six other countries as it attempts to get ahead of an Omicron outbreak.The two-week ban comes into effect a ...
England scraps COVID-19 testing requirements for arriving vaccinated travelers
TripFalcon January 06, 2022
As part of an overall effort to streamline COVID-19 testing, vaccinated travelers wishing to visit England will no longer need a pre-arrival COVID-19 test as the UK government revises requirements in ...
Costa Rica to introduce COVID-19 vaccine mandate: here's where to show proof
TripFalcon January 01, 2022
Beginning on January 8, Costa Rica will require proof of vaccination for access to hotels, resorts, restaurants, bars, museums, stores and even the country's famed adventure tourism services ...
Puerto Rico tightens its entry rules for travelers: here's what you need to know
TripFalcon January 01, 2022
Puerto Rico has tightened its entry rules for domestic travelers, as the spread of the Omicron variant has seen rising cases of COVID-19 both in the US and around the world. Domestic travel ...
Italy tightens COVID-19 measures and extended state of emergency until spring 2022
TripFalcon December 27, 2021
Italy is increasing COVID-19 measures, including extending its state of emergency until March 31, 2022 and tightening 'super green pass' rules, as cases of the highly-transmissible Omicron varian ...
US to lift travel ban on these 8 Southern African countries
TripFalcon December 26, 2021
After banning foreign travelers from eight countries in southern Africa due to the discovery of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, the United States will roll back those restrictions starting December 3 ...
Germany adds 6 countries to high risk category including the US, Portugal and Spain
TripFalcon December 26, 2021
Starting December 25, Germany will add 6 new countries to its list of "high-risk" travel areas including the United States, Spain and Portugal.Finland, Monaco and Cyprus were also added to the list by ...
Times Square NYE celebration in New York adds COVID-19 safety measures
TripFalcon December 26, 2021
As the number of COVID-19 cases recorded in New York City spiked dramatically, questions lingered about whether the Times Square traditional Ball Drop would move forward with ...
France considering tighter health pass rules in 2022
TripFalcon December 26, 2021
The health pass is compulsory across many places in France and indicates the holder is vaccinated against COVID-19, has recovered, or has tested negative for it within the past 24 hours. However, amid ...
Omicron in the United States: COVID-19 requirements to know before you travel
TripFalcon December 26, 2021
As the Omicron variant has quickly become the dominant strain of COVID-19 in the United States, new requirements are popping up in order to help slow the spread of the virus.On the mainland, you can f ...
Austria to impose quarantine on UK travelers with exemptions - here's who can bypass it
TripFalcon December 26, 2021
Ski holidays are in doubt for many travelers as Austria agreed to impose quarantine on arrivals from the UK, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Norway. People who have received their booster shot and can p ...
Germany tightens COVID-19 regulations for the unvaccinated
TripFalcon December 05, 2021
Germany’s federal and state governments have further tightened restrictions on the unvaccinated to slow the spread of COVID-19, with some states taking tougher measures to limit tourism. In ...
France will require non-EU travelers to present a negative COVID-19 test
TripFalcon December 05, 2021
With the Omicron variant spreading in Europe and around the world, France is updating its rules for travel, requiring that travelers from outside the European Union (EU) to present a negativ ...
Switzerland to require COVID-19 test from arriving travelers
TripFalcon December 05, 2021
In a reversal of policy, Switzerland will no longer require travelers arriving from countries where the Omicron variant has been identified to quarantine. Instead, the country will introduce ...
Fiji has reopened to vaccinated travelers from these countries
TripFalcon December 02, 2021
As countries around the world tighten border controls amid concerns over the Omicron COVID-19 variant, Fiji is dialling back its restrictions. The island nation has reopened to ful ...
The US to consider stricter travel restrictions as fight against Omicron continues
TripFalcon December 02, 2021
As more Omicron cases of COVID-19 are detected worldwide, the US is considering more rigorous testing requirements for tourists and returning Americans.The Centers for Disease Control and Pr ...
Ireland tightens border rules with COVID-19 testing requirement for all arrivals
TripFalcon December 02, 2021
Starting from Friday, December 3, Ireland will update its entry rules to require that any passenger arriving into the country presents proof of a recent negative COVID-19 test, regardless of ...
The UK has updated its travel rules amid Omicron spread
TripFalcon November 30, 2021
The UK government is once again tweaking its travel rules, this time in response to the detection of the Omicron strain of COVID-19 in the country.As of Tuesday, November 30, every passenger arriving ...
These countries have imposed travel restrictions due to the Omicron COVID-19 variant
TripFalcon November 30, 2021
Cases of the fast-spreading Omicron COVID-19 variant are continuing to pop up around the world, as many countries rush to close their borders and tighten travel restrictions to curb the spread.Canada, ...
India is issuing tourist visas as borders reopen to international visitors
TripFalcon November 17, 2021
Tourists have begun traveling to India today as it opened its borders to foreign visitors on commercial flights for the first time since March 2020.After 18 months of border closures and pun ...
Malaysia on track to welcome tourists back by January
TripFalcon November 12, 2021
Malaysia has revealed plans to reopen its borders to tourists by January 1, 2022 amid a nationwide easing of COVID-19 measures.As Malaysia eases restrictions in most states, it's also preparing t ...
France changes its health pass system again and some tourists now have to pay to apply
TripFalcon November 12, 2021
Travelers visiting France from outside the European Union, including American tourists, will now have to pay a fee to convert their vaccination certificates into French health passes that can be used ...
Cuba will ease travel restrictions next week - eliminating quarantine for tourists
TripFalcon November 12, 2021
After 20 months of pandemic restrictions, Cuba is reopening again and preparing to ease travel restrictions on November 15, removing the need for coronavirus tests for vaccinated tourists. Cuba is als ...
The US is open to international travelers from today - here's what you need to know
TripFalcon November 12, 2021
The United States is lifting a series of COVID-19 travel bans for much of the world today and introducing vaccine requirements for foreign visitors. As of today, international travelers can also cross ...
Thailand changes its entry rules again - allowing more tourists to visit without quarantine
TripFalcon October 24, 2021
Thailand has increased its list of quarantine-free entry to tourists from 46 approved countries, under the latest travel rules published on Thursday.Earlier this month the Thai government said it ...
Bali is now open to travelers from 19 countries
TripFalcon October 24, 2021
Bali is now open to international travelers from 19 countries. However, the return of tourism is off to a slow start as there are still no direct flights to the island one week after Indonesian offici ...
Morocco bans arrivals from the UK under latest entry rules
TripFalcon October 24, 2021
Morocco is set to ban visitors from the UK, Germany and the Netherlands amid a surge in coronavirus case numbers across the three nations. The new travel ban comes into effect at midnight tonight ...
Hawaii is ready to welcome travelers once again in November
TripFalcon October 24, 2021
Hawaii's governor David Ige has said that tourists are welcome to travel to the islands from November 1 as the COVID-19 situation continues to improve across the state.Gov. Ige had previously asked in ...
What to know about Europe's newest airline
TripFalcon October 10, 2021
There's a week to go before the world's newest airline launches, and it's promising to bring some dolce vita back to the skies.From October 15, ITA -- Italia Trasporto Aereo -- will be the new state-o ...
When can I visit Vietnam? Phased tourism reopening starts in November
TripFalcon October 10, 2021
As Vietnam prepares to welcome tourists to the resort island of Phu Quoc next month, the government has revealed plans to potentially open Hoi An and Halong Bay to some visitors in December, before re ...
India will open borders to tourists as early as next week
TripFalcon October 10, 2021
After 18 months of border closures and punishing COVID-19 surges, India is ready to welcome its first international tourists starting October 15.The Ministry of Home Affairs announced&n ...
Vaccinated travelers in Chile can skip quarantine with a test on arrival
TripFalcon October 10, 2021
A week after opening its borders to international visitors, Chile is changing its entry requirements again. From November, the recently-introduced five-day quarantine period will be scrapped for vacci ...
Canada to require vaccinations for travelers 12 years old and over
TripFalcon October 07, 2021
On Wednesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that all rail, cruise and air passengers over the age of 12 and staff would be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.The requirement ...
Bali will partially open to international visitors in mid-October
TripFalcon October 07, 2021
Bali will reopen to tourists from some countries in mid-October as COVID-19 case numbers continue to decrease across Indonesia's most popular tourist island.Travelers from China, New Zealand and Japan ...
Travelers eligible to visit New Zealand will need to be vaccinated from November
TripFalcon October 07, 2021
New Zealand will require all eligible international arrivals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before entering the country from November 1, as the government tests a new approach to maintai ...
Australia will enter first phase of return to international travel in November
TripFalcon October 04, 2021
A year-and-a-half after Australia closed its borders to curb the spread of COVID-19, it has revealed plans to reopen its borders in November and allow citizens and permanent residents t ...
Argentina will open to international visitors from November
TripFalcon September 26, 2021
As spring approaches the southern hemisphere, Argentina is preparing to reopen its borders to international visitors. Following a decrease in coronavirus case numbers, the government has sai ...
Thailand postpones reopening of Chiang Mai, Bangkok and more destinations to November
TripFalcon September 26, 2021
Thailand has postponed the reopening date of Bangkok, Chiang Mai and other popular destinations to tourists until November to allow more people to be vaccinated. However, Phuk ...
The FDA has approved COVID-19 booster shots
TripFalcon September 26, 2021
The US government has moved forward with plans to make COVID-19 booster shots available to Americans by approving additional Pfizer jabs for people over 65, and those considered high-risk. F ...
Unvaccinated Americans to face stricter entry rules under new US travel policy
TripFalcon September 26, 2021
Unvaccinated Americans will be subject to stricter entry rules when arriving to the United States from an international location when the new travel policy is implemented from November.As an ...
International tourists can visit Chile starting in October
TripFalcon September 21, 2021
Some of the world's best hiking trails—through deserts, volcanoes and snow-capped peaks—will soon be available to tourists when Chile reopens its borders in October, just in time for summer ...
Tourists can return to Vietnam this fall - if they visit this island
TripFalcon September 14, 2021
Vietnam will pilot a plan to reopen the popular tourist island of Phu Quoc to fully vaccinated foreign visitors from autumn, according to a government statement.Similar to Tha ...
Italy no longer requires vaccinated travelers from the UK to quarantine
TripFalcon September 02, 2021
The Italian health ministry has dropped its quarantine requirement for British travelers—provided they are fully vaccinated. According to the new ordinance signed by Italian health mini ...
California’s national forests close to visitors as wildfires rage
TripFalcon September 02, 2021
Due to the ongoing wildfire crisis, California's national forests have been closed until September 17 in an effort to protect the public. However, the move is likely to alter the plans of the many peo ...
Czech Republic is now open to fully vaccinated US tourists
TripFalcon August 26, 2021
People from the US are now permitted to travel to the Czech Republic for non-essential travel, provided they are fully vaccinated and can prove it. However, there are currently no direct fli ...
Passengers in the US now required to wear masks at airports through January 2022
TripFalcon August 18, 2021
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has confirmed it is extending its face mask requirement for airports, planes, buses and trains through January 18, 2022.The order original ...
What happens to air travel in Afghanistan after US withdrawal? Who controls the airspace?
TripFalcon August 17, 2021
With the collapse of the Afghanistan government, what happens to the airspace? Can flights get in and out of Kabul or overfly the country?On Sunday, airlines were notified that civilian air traff ...
Germany imposes tougher restrictions on US visitors
TripFalcon August 16, 2021
Germany is tightening restrictions on US visitors amid concerns about a surge in cases of the highly transmissible Delta variant of COVID-19 there. Travelers who have recently spent time in the U ...
San Francisco is the latest US city to require proof of vaccination for indoor venues
TripFalcon August 15, 2021
If you plan to visit San Francisco this year, you're going to need proof of vaccination to enjoy the many activities and places where visitors go. It's now joining New York City in ...
France and Iceland among new destinations added to US State Department's 'do not travel' list
TripFalcon August 15, 2021
The Department of State and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated their travel advisories this week, moving seven more countries to the Level-4 alert, including France, Iceland, ...
New Zealand will reopen its borders to visitors as new travel plan is revealed
TripFalcon August 15, 2021
New Zealand has laid out a border reopening plan that will eventually allow vaccinated people to enjoy quarantine-free travel.New Zealand has among the strictest border measures in the world but ...
UK, Grenada, Saudi Arabia: More countries open to fully vaccinated travelers
TripFalcon August 02, 2021
There's one menacing global traveler currently racing through countries faster than Phileas Fogg and its name is the Delta variant. New reports suggest it's as transmissable as chicken ...
Australia sets out plan to open borders to international travel
TripFalcon August 02, 2021
The countdown begins for Australia's return to international travel. The government today published its four-phase plan out of lockdown, in which it was revealed that borders will reopen when 80% of t ...
Parts of Spain now require a health pass from visitors to enter indoor spaces
TripFalcon August 02, 2021
In a similar move to France and Italy, some regions in Spain are now requiring individuals to show that they have been vaccinated or have tested negative for COVID-19 before entering cafes, ...
It's official: Canada will welcome fully vaccinated US tourists in August
TripFalcon July 22, 2021
Canada now has a date set for the return of tourism, thanks to rising vaccination rates and declining COVID-19 cases. The government said it will welcome vaccinated American visitors on August 6, ...
Ireland has eased its restrictions on international travel
TripFalcon July 22, 2021
International travel resumes in Ireland today, with the government formally adopting the EU digital COVID-19 certificate and removing quarantine requirements for travelers from the US and th ...
It will be easier for vaccinated tourists to visit Costa Rica in August
TripFalcon July 22, 2021
From August 1, Costa Rica will drop its mandatory health insurance requirement for fully vaccinated visitors, the tourist board announced this week.Since reopening its borders last year, Cos ...
The UK drops quarantine rules for arrivals from major holiday hotspots
TripFalcon July 09, 2021
As the UK moves forward with plans to end most domestic COVID-19 restrictions on July 19, it will also drop quarantine restrictions for fully vaccinated arrivals coming from amber-list countries. U ...
Finland to ease travel restrictions for vaccinated visitors next week
TripFalcon July 09, 2021
Finland has announced it will allow fully vaccinated tourists to visit without testing or quarantine requirements from July 12. To skip COVID-19 travel restrictions visitors must show proof of vacc ...
Canada takes its first step in loosening border restrictions
TripFalcon July 07, 2021
From this week, fully vaccinated incoming citizens or permanent residents no longer need to quarantine when returning to Canada. It marks the first phase in Canada's border reopening plans. Th ...
Iceland drops all domestic COVID-19 restrictions as it reaches vaccine milestone
TripFalcon June 30, 2021
Iceland has achieved a pandemic milestone: becoming the first country in Europe to drop all domestic restrictions on dealing with COVID-19, and easing further restrictions at its borders.Iceland's vac ...
Americans can now travel to the Netherlands - here's what to expect
TripFalcon June 30, 2021
Americans can now travel restriction-free to the Netherlands. That means they are not required to quarantine when they arrive in the Netherlands and they don't need to provide a test or prove the ...
Hawaii is making it easier for vaccinated US tourists to visit
TripFalcon June 25, 2021
Hawaii is scrapping testing and quarantine restrictions for fully vaccinated tourists from the US mainland from July 8, Hawaii's governor David Ige announced on Thursday. It comes as Hawaii pre ...
Americans can skip quarantine in Italy under relaxed border rules
TripFalcon June 25, 2021
Italy has reopened to tourists from the EU, United States, Canada and Japan, as it gradually relaxes border restrictions to encourage travelers to return to one of the world's most popular destina ...
Portugal expected to reopen borders for US travelers
TripFalcon June 15, 2021
Portugal will be the next European country to reopen its borders to fully vaccinated US travelers this summer. News of the country's loosening travel restrictions came from Economy Minister Pedro ...
St Lucia eases restrictions for fully vaccinated travelers
TripFalcon June 06, 2021
The Caribbean island of St Lucia is easing COVID-19 restrictions for fully vaccinated travelers. Under the new guidelines, vaccinated travelers may book car rentals, dine at m ...
The updated UK 'green list' ends quarantine-free travel to Portugal
TripFalcon June 06, 2021
The UK has updated its traffic light system by adding seven countries to its red list and removing Portugal from its quarantine-free travel list. International travel resumed in May for&n ...
Vaccinated? Phuket wants to welcome you next month
TripFalcon June 05, 2021
Starting on July 1, Thailand plans to re-open its doors to international tourists – with a few caveats. Although currently experiencing its highest rate of infections and deaths due ...
Malta is offering deals to lure visitors as it reopens to travel
TripFalcon June 05, 2021
A week after Malta became the first EU country to reach herd immunity, according to its officials, the pretty archipelago is reopening its borders today and offering financial incentive ...
Spain prepares to welcome travelers worldwide in June
TripFalcon May 22, 2021
It's a summer of sun, sea and COVID certificates in Spain as the country prepares to welcome international tourists back on June 7. Spain's prime minister Pedro Sánchez tod ...
US travelers can visit Italy on COVID-tested flights
TripFalcon May 18, 2021
US travelers who have longed to sample the delights of Italy again have had their wishes granted, because the Italian government has lifted some entry restrictions. The move enables American travelers ...
UK travelers head to ‘green list’ countries as international trips resume
TripFalcon May 18, 2021
Thousands of travelers from the UK have embarked on trips to destinations on the "green list" for leisure travel, which has come into effect after a months-long ban on interna ...
Greek islands plan for summer as vaccinations ramp up
TripFalcon May 15, 2021
They're known for their beauty and are filled with history and adventure, all of which make the Greek islands very popular visitor destinations. Now, the country is planning to vaccinate ...
Disney World, Universal Orlando drop COVID temperature checks
TripFalcon May 06, 2021
Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando are relaxing some of their COVID-19 protocols, which have been in place since the Florida theme parks reopened last summer.Universal Orlando visitors wil ...
Broadway shows will return this fall - and tickets are going on sale now
TripFalcon May 06, 2021
After more than a year without Broadway shows in New York City, it's been announced that they can reopen this September, in accordance with New York State's ...
Travel to Australia may not resume until 2022
TripFalcon May 06, 2021
There is disappointment in store for those hoping to travel in or out of Australia this year, as its government is warning that borders are unlikely to reopen for international travel until ...
The TSA will require masks at airports and on public transport through the summer
TripFalcon May 04, 2021
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced it is extending its face mask requirement for airports, planes, buses and trains through 13 September. This order origina ...
New York City will fully reopen to visitors in July
TripFalcon April 30, 2021
There is positive news for those hoping to visit New York City as it plans to fully reopen on 1 July. This is 16 months after it closed down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Citing strong vaccination ...
US State Department to warn against travel to 80% of countries worldwide
TripFalcon April 21, 2021
With much of the world still struggling to contain and control the spread of COVID-19, the US Department of State is strongly advising that Americans reconsider their travel abroad. The ...
Israel will open to vaccinated travelers from May
TripFalcon April 14, 2021
Israel has announced that it will be reopening to fully-vaccinated visitors from the end of May, although the numbers allowed to enter will be limited initially. This will be welcome news to t ...
Here's how Croatia is reopening to travelers
TripFalcon April 08, 2021
Croatia has announced that foreign travelers can bypass its COVID-19 testing and quarantine requirements, once they have been fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to departure. Ev ...
Australia and New Zealand move closer to creating a travel bubble
TripFalcon March 30, 2021
A date for the commencement of the trans-Tasman bubble is expected to be made on April 6, according to New Zealand's prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, but it will depend on several criteri ...
Phuket plans to welcome vaccinated travelers in July
TripFalcon March 30, 2021
With fewer than 100 deaths and 30,000 cases since January, 2020, Thailand is generally regarded as a pandemic success story. But in a country where tourism provides as much as 22% of the GDP ...
Vaccinated travelers can enter Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands
TripFalcon March 30, 2021
Visitors to Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands will be able to enter without a negative PCR test, if they carry a vaccination certificate that proves they have received the complete ...
China opens its borders to foreigners who take Chinese shots
TripFalcon March 23, 2021
China is making it easier for foreigners to enter the country. But there's one condition: they need to have received a China-made Covid-19 vaccine.At least 23 Chinese embassies around the world ...
International travelers can't attend the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
TripFalcon March 23, 2021
There is disappointment in store for those hoping to head to Tokyo for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, as it has been confirmed that overseas spectators will not be permitted to ...
Visa requirements for visiting Australia
TripFalcon March 15, 2021
Planning a trip to Australia? Don't forget your visa! Here's everything you need to know about the proper paperwork for tourists. What you need to know about visas in Australia All ...
Mauritius is providing free vaccines to long-term visa holders
TripFalcon March 15, 2021
The island nation of Mauritius has announced that it has expanded its COVID-19 vaccination programme to include long-term international visitors over the age of 18. This wi ...
Greece aims to welcome back travelers starting in May
TripFalcon March 15, 2021
Greece has announced that it hopes to welcome visitors back on 14 May with specific rules and updated protocols. It is also planning to gradually lift restrictions, if conditions allow. This i ...
Southwest Airlines adds three more cities: Myrtle Beach, Eugene, Bellingham
TripFalcon March 09, 2021
Southwest Airlines isn't letting up on its plans to woo travelers eager to vacation again after the coronavirus pandemic. The airline, which carries more domestic passengers than any U.S. ...
England launches mandatory travel declaration form for overseas trips
TripFalcon March 09, 2021
Travelers wanting to leave England to go overseas now have to complete a travel declaration form to confirm that they are legally allowed to travel abroad. Failing to do so could result in t ...
Vaccinated travelers to Madeira can skip COVID-19 testing
TripFalcon March 07, 2021
The picturesque island of Madeira is waiving COVID-19 testing requirements for those who are vaccinated and meet the country's entry requirements. Visitors must prove their sta ...
Vaccinated domestic travelers can skip quarantine in New York
TripFalcon March 07, 2021
New York state is lifting quarantine and COVID-19 testing restrictions on vaccinated domestic travelers. The caveat is that the new ruling applies within 90 days of the traveler's second inoculati ...
Mexico races to recover tourism it lost to pandemic, admitting visitors in under 2 minutes
TripFalcon March 04, 2021
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Even as other countries institute airport testing, tracing and mandatory isolation, Mexican authorities bragged Wednesday about the speed with which they let tourists exit the ...
Europe to consider a digital health pass to help restore travel
TripFalcon March 02, 2021
With so many different rules being implemented around the world in relation to COVID-19 tests and vaccinations, the European Commission is proposing the implementation of a “digital gr ...
Qantas aims to resume international flights to Australia at the end of October
TripFalcon February 28, 2021
Australia's flag carrier Qantas has announced that it aims to resume international flights by the end of October 2021. The airline plans to restore international flights by ...
Poland will allow some vaccinated travelers to enter without quarantine
TripFalcon February 19, 2021
Travelers who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 are exempt from mandatory quarantine in Poland, providing they come from the countries it is currently admitting. Admission t ...
Canada is introducing a mandatory three-day hotel quarantine
TripFalcon February 13, 2021
Canada has put enhanced new testing and quarantine measures in place around travelers in relation to COVID-19 air travel. It is due to introduce testing on arrival and a mandatory three ...
Travelers could face costs of £1750 under the UK's new quarantine rules
TripFalcon February 13, 2021
In new travel plans announced today, arrivals in to the UK will soon have to undergo additional COVID-19 tests, and arrivals from the red-list countries will have to quarantine in designated hotels at ...
Estonia waives quarantine for travelers who meet these requirements
TripFalcon February 13, 2021
Travelers hoping to travel to Estonia should be aware that it has introduced new regulations around quarantine and COVID-19 testing. The Estonian government has announced that i ...
Georgia will accept international travelers who have received the COVID-19 vaccine
TripFalcon February 13, 2021
Georgia has announced that it is lifting restrictions for international travelers who arrive by air from any country, once they can prove they have received a two-dose course of a COVID ...
New Zealand may stay closed to visitors for the rest of the year
TripFalcon February 04, 2021
While New Zealand's success in combating the COVID-19 virus has allowed it to lift restrictions on daily life, its borders may remain closed for most of 2021. According to P ...
Travelers arriving into Jordan no longer have to quarantine for seven days
TripFalcon February 03, 2021
Travelers heading to Jordan should note that it has revised its entry requirements for incoming travelers. Passengers arriving into the country no longer have to quarantine for seven days, b ...
Iceland will allow vaccinated travelers to bypass testing and quarantine
TripFalcon February 02, 2021
Travelers heading to Iceland may be pleased to learn that qualifying visitors are permitted to bypass its requirement for testing and quarantine, once they can demonstrate proof of vaccinati ...
The US introduces sweeping new rules on domestic and international travel
TripFalcon January 24, 2021
Under the Biden presidency, the US is introducing sweeping new public health measures to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. An executive order signed by President Joe Biden this week will require domestic ...
Travelers can skip quarantine in Romania if they've had the COVID-19 vaccine
TripFalcon January 24, 2021
Romania is filled with stone churches, monasteries, rocky mountains and rolling hills, and there's good news for international travelers who are interested in heading there. The country is wa ...
Travelers can visit the Seychelles - if they've gotten the vaccine
TripFalcon January 22, 2021
International travelers who are vaccinated against COVID-19 are now permitted to visit the Seychelles without having to quarantine. The 115-island nation in the Indian Ocean wil ...
These Singapore hotels are offering health insurance for guests who catch COVID-19
TripFalcon January 22, 2021
In an effort to ease some of the worries that still come with traveling, one hotel group has announced it will offer health insurance to all of their guests so that their expenses will be covered in c ...
Qatar Airways to retire half of its A380 planes
TripFalcon January 18, 2021
It was once the all-conquering superjumbo, but today it's more likely to be viewed as a white elephant. As the latest nail in the coffin for the world's largest passenger airliner, Qatar Ai ...
Norwegian Air will no longer operate long-haul flights
TripFalcon January 17, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused huge problems in the airline industry worldwide, and it has resulted in one Norwegian carrier announcing its decision to scrap its long-haul flight ...
The US introduces new rules on international air travel
TripFalcon January 13, 2021
International passengers traveling to the US will now need negative COVID-19 test results before they can enter the country. Beginning January 26, travelers arriving on an international f ...
Qantas has started selling international flights to Australia from July
TripFalcon January 13, 2021
It was suggested last year that international travel could return to Australia by October of this year, but with Qantas now offering flights to Australia in July it looks like it may happen sooner tha ...
The UK to introduce strict new COVID-19 entry rules for travelers
TripFalcon January 13, 2021
In new travel plans announced today, arrivals in to the UK will soon have to present a negative COVID-19 test before they are allowed to enter the country or face fines of up to £500.Air, rail and boa ...
Canada will now require negative COVID-19 tests from air travelers
TripFalcon January 07, 2021
Travelers to Canada should be aware that it has put new measures in place around air travel. This is to help prevent flying from being a source of further introduction and spread of COVID-19 and new v ...
These airlines have been named the safest for travel in 2021
TripFalcon January 07, 2021
Australian airline Qantas has been named the world's safest airline for the third year in a row by AirlineRatings, the world's leading airline safety review website. In its annual re ...
The US will require travelers from the UK to present a negative COVID-19 test
TripFalcon December 28, 2020
Passengers traveling from the UK to the US will now need negative COVID-19 test results before they can enter the country. Beginning December 28, travelers from the UK wil ...
Travel bans are being imposed on the UK - what does this mean for passengers?
TripFalcon December 22, 2020
A growing number of nations are banning flights from the UK until at least early next year as fears mount over a possible more transmissible strain of the coronavirus spreading quickly acros ...
Travelers from more than 100 countries can now visit Oman without a visa
TripFalcon December 17, 2020
Oman has dropped its tourist visa requirement for visitors from 103 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Australia and New Zealand. Travelers are now al ...
Singapore announces plans to allow entry to business travelers from all countries
TripFalcon December 16, 2020
Singapore is set to launch a new segregated travel lane for business travelers on short-term stays, Chan Chun Sing, the country's Minister for Trade and Industry announced on Tuesday via a post on ...
Australia and New Zealand's travel bubble to open in early 2021
TripFalcon December 16, 2020
New Zealand's prime minister Jacinda Ardern has confirmed that the country will enter a travel bubble with Australia early next year.The proposed travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand could ...
The UK is reducing its quarantine period for returning travelers
TripFalcon December 15, 2020
A change has been announced to the quarantine period for travelers arriving from the majority of destinations to the UK, as well as for contacts of positive COVID-19 cases. The self-iso ...
Airline launches quarantine-free travel to Amsterdam from the US
TripFalcon December 13, 2020
Another airline is introducing quarantine-free travel to Europe. From December 15, trans-Atlantic partners Delta and KLM will launch COVID-tested flights to Amsterdam to allow US passengers to avoid a ...
Delta airline to introduce international contact tracing
TripFalcon December 06, 2020
Delta is to become the first airline in the US to introduce an international contact tracing app for passengers in a bid to make travel safer in the era of COVID-19. Delta partnered with ...
Major airlines roll out new digital health pass to kickstart international travel
TripFalcon December 06, 2020
One of the challenges for health officials during the COVID-19 pandemic is assessing the health status of travelers arriving at destinations. A new digital health pass called CommonPass will ...
Quarantine-free flights between Italy and the US are set to launch
TripFalcon December 02, 2020
Delta Air Lines has announced plans to launch a transatlantic program that will eliminate the quarantine requirement on specific COVID-19-tested flights between the US and Italy. T ...
The CDC recommends travelers get three COVID-19 tests
TripFalcon December 02, 2020
One COVID-19 test was the standard for international travel but now the Center for Disease Control (CDC) is warning that it may no longer be sufficient, and travelers should consider taking three test ...
Qantas CEO says airline is looking at new requirement for travelers
TripFalcon November 24, 2020
The boss of Australia's largest airline said Monday that once a coronavirus vaccine becomes widely available, it may require passengers use it before they can travel abroad. Qantas Chief Execut ...
Singapore-Hong Kong air travel bubble meant to boost tourism postponed
TripFalcon November 22, 2020
Singapore and Hong Kong on Saturday postponed the start of an air travel bubble meant to boost tourism for both cities, amid a spike in coronavirus infections in Hong Kong. The travel bubble, origi ...
Chile prepares to welcome tourists back this month as it reopens borders
TripFalcon November 17, 2020
Chile is set to open its borders for the first time in eight months as it marks November 23 as its official tourism reopening date. The Ministry of Health announced last week that Chile would ...
Iceland prepares for a return to tourism
TripFalcon November 16, 2020
Elena Gonzalez, a nurse at a critical care unit in Spain, left her overcrowded hospital for a long-due vacation this fall, searching for a destination relatively free of Covid-19. In Iceland, she ...
Reopening rules are set for Disneyland and major theme parks in California
TripFalcon November 02, 2020
Strict new reopening rules have been established for major theme parks in California, including Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood, as officials grapple with safe ways to r ...
Travelers to Jamaica must pay a new medical and crisis response insurance fee
TripFalcon October 31, 2020
Jamaica is introducing a mandatory fee of $40 (€34.27) that visitors entering the country must pay to cover a traveler protection and emergency medical and crisis response service. Jamaica C ...
US airline to offer free COVID-19 tests for passengers flying to London
TripFalcon October 31, 2020
In a bid to open up transatlantic travel safely, United Airlines has revealed the details of a new pilot testing program. From November 16 until December 11, the airline will offer free rapid COVID-19 ...
Tasmania is reopening to Australian travelers from 'low-risk' jurisdictions
TripFalcon October 27, 2020
Tasmania has eased its border restrictions with approved areas of mainland Australia, so travelers arriving from these destinations won't have to go through a 14-day quarantine. It closed its borders ...
Costa Rica removes COVID test requirement
TripFalcon October 27, 2020
Starting this week, visitors to Costa Rica will no longer have to present a negative COVID-19 test result to enter the country - something that was required of travelers since Costa Rica beg ...
The longest US domestic flight is coming back to take travelers to Hawaii
TripFalcon October 26, 2020
In good news for travelers wishing to fly to Hawaii for some sunshine and sea during the Christmas holidays, Hawaiian Airlines has announced that it will resume the almost 10-hour ...
Travelers to Canada can trade quarantine for a test in Alberta
TripFalcon October 24, 2020
A new pilot initiative aimed at easing the strict mandatory 14-day quarantine requirement will see returning Canadian residents and foreign nationals who are permitted to enter the country being offer ...
Japan further relaxes travel restrictions to welcome long-term visitors
TripFalcon October 13, 2020
Japan has commenced the gradual reopening of its borders. Travel corridors are already set up for business travelers from Asian nations and from October, visitors will be allowed to enter Japan if the ...
Some international flights are returning to Peru
TripFalcon October 12, 2020
Peru is restarting international flights for the first time since March when they were halted because of the coronavirus pandemic. The country’s president Martín Vizcarra announced the re ...
Italy requires more travelers get tested for COVID-19 before visiting
TripFalcon October 12, 2020
Italy has expanded its list of high-risk countries from which travelers must get tested for COVID-19. Those arriving into the country need to demonstrate that they have taken a test and received a neg ...
New rules are coming for traveling to Europe
TripFalcon October 10, 2020
A new travel authorisation system is set to be introduced in Europe by 2022, requiring visitors from outside the European Schengen Zone to register before visiting. The scheme was initial ...
United Airlines is expanding service to dozens of beachy destinations this fall
TripFalcon October 07, 2020
The airline industry has struggled throughout the pandemic, and job cuts are reportedly looming for tens of thousands of US workers. But carriers are doing their best to woo travelers back, ...
Travelers to the Bahamas can bypass quarantine from November
TripFalcon October 06, 2020
Visitors to the Bahamas will no longer have to quarantine upon arrival as the government prepares to introduce new pre-travel regulations. From November 1, visitors to the islands of the ...
Tourists from all countries can visit Panama from October
TripFalcon October 04, 2020
Panama announced today that it will reopen its borders to international visitors from all countries from October 12, with some new regulations in place that are intended to keep everyone safe. ...
Hawaiian airline will test passengers for COVID-19
TripFalcon October 04, 2020
Those hoping to travel to Hawaii may be glad to hear that Hawaiian Airlines is making it easier to undergo COVID-19 tests before their trip. The carrier will be offering convenient d ...
Hawaii tentatively reopening to tourists October 15
TripFalcon September 30, 2020
Since June, Hawaii has been going back and forth on its decision-making around allowing tourists to return without a mandatory 14-day quarantine. Having announced target dates for reopening ...
The Maldives launches a loyalty program with perks for repeat visitors
TripFalcon September 30, 2020
The Maldives has launched a three-tiered loyalty program for visitors, for which a variety of rewards, services or benefits will be given, increasing in value as members progress through the tier ...
Madagascar is partially reopening to travelers this week
TripFalcon September 30, 2020
After closing to international flights in March because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar is partially reopening to foreign visitors on October 1 for the fir ...
Japanese airline JAL to use gender-neutral passenger greetings
TripFalcon September 29, 2020
Japan Airlines (JAL) will be dropping "ladies and gentlemen" in favor of more inclusive greetings like "attention all passengers" and "welcome, everyone" from October 1 on flights and in airports worl ...
Costa Rica will now open its borders to residents from 21 US states from October
TripFalcon September 29, 2020
Costa Rica has announced this week that residents from two additional low-risk US states will be allowed to travel to the country from October, opening its borders to residents from a total of 21 stat ...
United Airlines will offer pre-flight COVID-19 tests
TripFalcon September 25, 2020
United Airlines is set to become the first carrier in the US to offer passengers on-the-spot testing in airports before they board their flights. In a pilot program scheduled to begin on Oct ...
Marriott is offering discounts at hotels near national parks
TripFalcon September 24, 2020
With many of us keen to spend time in the great outdoors these days, one hospitality group is offering discounted rates for travelers at hotels near national parks in the US. For this initiative, M ...
The new rules for visiting the Caribbean
TripFalcon September 23, 2020
As COVID-19 restrictions ease all over the world, Caribbean countries have begun the process of reopening to tourists for the summer months. Each country has instituted a series of strict guidelines t ...
Alitalia airline offering 'Covid-tested' flights
TripFalcon September 23, 2020
If you could book a seat on a flight where you were guaranteed not to catch coronavirus, would you do it?Alitalia is an airline betting that the answer to that question is "yes."The Italian national c ...
Thailand is introducing a new long-term tourist visa - but there are conditions
TripFalcon September 23, 2020
Quarantine getting to you? Craving an international escape? Come October, Thailand could be on your list of options – with, of course, a few caveats.Having reported only around 3,500 infections and 59 ...
Travelers arriving in Abu Dhabi must now wear quarantine tracking bracelets
TripFalcon September 22, 2020
Etihad has announced that passengers arriving in Abu Dhabi must now start wearing an electronic wristband to ensure that quarantine rules are being strictly followed to prevent further outbreaks. Pass ...
Hawaii introduces quarantine alternative for visitors
TripFalcon September 22, 2020
Under new guidelines published this week, Hawaii is presenting incoming visitors with a pre-travel testing option as an alternative to the 14-day quarantine rule. Travelers can soon bypass quaranti ...
Canadian airline offers an unlimited flight pass
TripFalcon September 22, 2020
A new “infinite” flight pass will allow travelers in Canada to take as many domestic flights as they like for a flat monthly fee. Air Canada announced a new “Infinite Canada Flight Pass” that wil ...
Colombia will resume international flights later this month
TripFalcon September 17, 2020
Colombia plans to resume international flights later this month as it gradually eases some restrictions after months of a hard lockdown. From September 21, international flights will operate in and ...
This is when Oman will reopen its borders to tourists
TripFalcon September 16, 2020
The borders of Oman have been shut tight since March, but after nearly seven months of battling the coronavirus pandemic, the country will reopen for international flights. From 1 October, tourists wi ...
Rome's Fiumicino Airport awarded world's first five-star anti-Covid award
TripFalcon September 15, 2020
Travelers eager to fly again may want to consider Italy as their next destination. Rome's Fiumicino Airport has become the first airport in the world to earn "the COVID-19 5-Star Airport Rat ...
Mexico's tourist attractions are starting to welcome visitors back under new rules
TripFalcon September 15, 2020
From the pyramids of Teotihuacan to the Mayan ruins of Tulum, Mexico's most famous archaeological sites are starting to reopen. But like most tourist attractions in 2020, visiting them comes with ...
The rules for flying to the US are changing significantly
TripFalcon September 12, 2020
International travelers will no longer have to undergo enhanced COVID-19 testing upon their arrival to the US. The country is removing requirements directing all flights carrying airline passengers ar ...
Morocco is reopening its borders to travelers with hotel reservations
TripFalcon September 12, 2020
Starting this week, Morocco is reopening its borders to business travelers and foreigners who have confirmed hotel reservations. This easing of restrictions applies to travelers from 67 countries who ...
TSA is trialing facial recognition checkpoints at airports
TripFalcon September 08, 2020
The Transportation Security Administration in the USA is testing the use of facial recognition technology at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, DC as part of a new pilot program. ...
These Brazilian islands are open to visitors - if they've already had COVID-19
TripFalcon September 06, 2020
One of the most beautiful archipelagos in the world is reopening to international tourism, with an unusual caveat: only travelers who have had COVID-19 will be granted entry. Located in the A ...
Dominican Republic drops mass testing and offers visitors free COVID-19 insurance
TripFalcon September 06, 2020
The Dominican Republic is dropping its mandatory COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers and is now providing them with free insurance as part of its new Responsible Tourism Recovery Plan. From ...
US ski resorts implement new rules for skiing in 2020
TripFalcon September 02, 2020
Skiing, like almost every other activity this year, is returning with a new set of health and safety rules. As winter approaches in the northern hemisphere, resorts are focusing on minimizing crowds, ...
US airlines are scrapping change fees for domestic tickets
TripFalcon September 02, 2020
United Airlines has announced that some of the fees associated with flight changes are gone for good – and now other US airlines are following suit. Flight changes can be made with in ...
Qantas may not fly to the US until a COVID-19 vaccine is available
TripFalcon September 02, 2020
Qantas Airways, Australia’s flag carrier, has said that international travel on its network likely won’t resume until mid-2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic – and that resuming ...
Disney World resort won't open until 2021; others closed indefinitely
TripFalcon August 31, 2020
Walt Disney World is postponing the reopening of its Polynesian Village Resort until next summer, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to hammer hotel occupancy in central Florida. Disney has ...
Paradise islands reopen only to visitors who've had Covid-19
TripFalcon August 31, 2020
Turquoise waters, beaches of golden sand, dolphins swimming lazily offshore. The Fernando de Noronha archipelago off the coast of Brazil is one of the most beautiful destinations anywhere in ...
Virgin Atlantic will automatically provide free COVID-19 insurance to all passengers
TripFalcon August 26, 2020
Virgin Atlantic has announced that it will provide all of its passengers with free coronavirus insurance cover, from now until March 2021. The airline said its new insurance plan applies automati ...
Japanese airline testing hands-free bathroom doors
TripFalcon August 24, 2020
Even before the coronavirus pandemic ignited global conversations about hygiene, there was one part of an airplane that nobody wanted to touch -- the bathroom door. That's why Japanese airline ...
Costa Rica will open its borders to residents from six US states in September
TripFalcon August 22, 2020
Costa Rica will reopen its borders to tourists from select US states from September, the government said on Wednesday. Tourists from New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Ve ...
Hawaii further delays quarantine lift until October 1
TripFalcon August 20, 2020
It's deja vu all over again. Hawaii, which has been battling a Covid-19 surge all summer, is effectively shut down to tourists until at least October 1. On July 13, Governor David Ige had annou ...
Singapore will track visitors arriving in the country with electronic monitors
TripFalcon August 09, 2020
Travelers and returning residents to Singapore should be aware that they will be required to wear an electronic monitoring device from August 11, to ensure that they are quarantining as ...
Spain's Canary Islands to offer free COVID-19 insurance to tourists
TripFalcon August 09, 2020
Spain's Canary Islands is attempting to lure tourists back by offering them free COVID-19 insurance, which covers medical expenses, health repatriation and the cost of a prolonged stay due to quaranti ...
The US has lifted its global “do not travel” advisory
TripFalcon August 09, 2020
The United States is no longer advising against all international travel, according to an update from the US State Department. On August 6, the department announced it was lift ...
Mount Everest will reopen to trekkers this fall as Nepal resumes tourism
TripFalcon August 05, 2020
Climbing the 29,035ft-high Mount Everest is a life ambition for many people, wbich is why its closure in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic will have come as such a disappointment to lots of ...
About 40% of destinations are easing travel restrictions
TripFalcon August 05, 2020
According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), 40% of all destinations worldwide have now eased the restrictions they placed on international tourism in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.The lat ...
Southwest's cuts back on aircraft cleaning between flights
TripFalcon August 04, 2020
Southwest Airlines has cut back on its cleaning procedures as the Dallas-based airline returns to standard turnaround times. According to an Southwest memo to flight attendants obtained by USA TODA ...
Jordan is reopening to visitors from 22 countries
TripFalcon August 02, 2020
Jordan is reopening its borders to visitors from selected countries on 5 August, emerging from one of the strictest lockdowns in the Middle East. Its borders and international airports have ...
Air travel not expected to recover until 2024
TripFalcon July 30, 2020
FRANKFURT, Germany – Global air travel is recovering more slowly than expected, and it will take until 2024 to return to pre-pandemic levels, the trade association for the airline industry said Tuesda ...
The UK requires travelers returning from Spain to self-isolate for 14 days
TripFalcon July 29, 2020
Spain and its islands have now been added to the UK's quarantine list, so travelers arriving from there into England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland&n ...
American Airlines and JetBlue announce codeshating partnership
TripFalcon July 29, 2020
JetBlue and American Airlines have announced a new codeshare and loyalty partnership, promising travelers better access to both airlines’ network of domestic US and international flights. As air ...
Emirates will cover your expenses if you're diagnosed with COVID-19 while traveling
TripFalcon July 27, 2020
Emirates has announced that it will cover medical expenses of up to €150,000 (US$174,456) and quarantine costs of €100 ($116) per day for 14 days for passengers diagnosed with COVID-19 during their t ...
United: Wear mask in airport, too, or risk ban
TripFalcon July 23, 2020
If you're flying United, you already know you have to keep your mask on during your flight. Now, the airline says you also need to keep it on throughout the airport, effective Friday. The compa ...
Southwest Airlines to block middle seats through at least October
TripFalcon July 23, 2020
Southwest Airlines plans to continue its equivalent of blocking middle seats through at least October. The airline, the only major carrier that does not assign seats, said it will limit the number ...
Disney World bans eating and drinking while walking
TripFalcon July 21, 2020
Those heading to Walt Disney World in Florida should bear in mind that it has updated the rule around walking while eating in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is pro ...
US travelers will be banned from the Bahamas
TripFalcon July 21, 2020
In an effort to control the spread of COVID-19, The Bahamas has announced that international commercial flights and commercial vessels carrying passengers will not be permitted to enter ...
Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia converted from a museum to a mosque
TripFalcon July 21, 2020
The ancient Aya Sofya, often called Hagia Sophia in English and one of Istanbul’s most iconic and enduring monuments at nearly 15 centuries old, has been converted from a museum back into a mosque wit ...
Barcelona beach shut down amid new coronavirus wave
TripFalcon July 19, 2020
Barcelona beach shut down after sunbathers ignore stay-at-home request amid new coronavirus wave. BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Police in Barcelona closed down access to a large area of t ...
British Airways retires 747 jumbo jets due to COVID-19 pandemic
TripFalcon July 18, 2020
Next time you're gazing out across the tarmac at Heathrow Airport, you're going to see a much different view – namely, a dearth of the 31 747 jumbo jets that have been a part of British Airways' fleet ...
Delta to require pre-flight evaluation for exceptions to mask policy
TripFalcon July 18, 2020
For those claiming health issues, Delta to require pre-flight evaluation for exceptions to mask policy. Airline passengers are required to wear face masks, and Delta is no exception. Starting Mo ...
The EU will keep its borders closed to US travelers for now
TripFalcon July 17, 2020
Although there were questions on whether European Union would lift its ban on travelers from the US, it is not included on the the newly-published list of 12 countries that are welcomed in the EU. Thi ...
Canada to inessential US travelers: Please stay home
TripFalcon July 17, 2020
The Canadian/US border is expected to remain closed for another 30 days, until August 21. In March, the longest un-defended border in the world closed to all "non-essential traffic" due t ...
The Maldives is now open to all global tourists. Here's how they're doing it
TripFalcon July 17, 2020
Though border restrictions and quarantine measures are keeping people from visiting many of the world's most popular travel destinations at the moment, one country famed for its natural beauty is ...
Alaska adds 10 nonstop routes from West Coast
TripFalcon July 17, 2020
Alaska Airlines is adding several flights from Los Angeles and San Diego this fall in a bid to win more passengers in the crowded Southern California market, The Seattle-based carrier on Thur ...
Greece is introducing stricter measures after an increase in COVID-19 cases
TripFalcon July 15, 2020
Greece has decided to introduce stricter tourism-related measures after the number of COVID-19 cases increased when it opened to visitors again on June 15. It has announced that it will increase testi ...
Kenya prepares to resume international flights in August
TripFalcon July 14, 2020
Kenya is preparing to welcome tourists back next month and ease travel restrictions throughout the country with the return of international flights in August. In a statement issued last week, Kenya ...
Hawaii postpones tourism restart date to September
TripFalcon July 14, 2020
Hawaii has pushed its tourism restart date back by at least another month after announcing in June that it would reopen its borders to out-of-state tourists in August. Hawaiian authorities ha ...
Norway is opening to travelers from many European countries
TripFalcon July 14, 2020
Norway is reopening to visitors from some, but not all, European countries with no quarantine requirement, as parts of the world open up again in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Travelers from ...
Disney World reopens: Take an inside look at the Magic Kingdom today
TripFalcon July 12, 2020
After closing because of the coronavirus pandemic, Walt Disney World Resort officially reopened two of its four parks -- Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom -- on a scorching Saturday. (Epcot and Ho ...
Connecticut mayor sues Delta Airlines over dog bite
TripFalcon July 12, 2020
Bridgeport’s mayor is suing Delta Airlines over a dog bite he says he suffered on a flight. A suit filed in state Superior Court alleges Mayor Joe Ganim was sitting in his seat on a Delta fli ...
Heathrow set to be the first airport in the UK to trial COVID-19 tests
TripFalcon July 08, 2020
Passengers arriving at Heathrow may have the option to bypass quarantine with coronavirus tests upon arrival. London's Heathrow will be the first UK airport to offer medical COVID-19 tests, if ...
Some US airlines will start operating full flights
TripFalcon July 07, 2020
Even though COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise in the United States, American Airlines and United Airlines have said they will now operate flights without any blocked-off seats. Since Apr ...
Chicago Orders Quarantines for Travelers From 15 States
TripFalcon July 04, 2020
Hoping to keep the lid on the coronavirus outbreak, the city of Chicago will require visitors from states with a surge of cases to quarantine for 14 days. Effective July 6, the order applies to sta ...
Puerto Rico Outlines Plan to Reopen to Travelers on July 15
TripFalcon July 04, 2020
Puerto Rico is planning to reopen July 15 to inbound travelers with proof of a negative molecular COVID-19 test. Commercial flights have been diverted to Luis Muñoz Marín Internationa ...
Qatar Airways will require you to wear a face shield and mask
TripFalcon July 03, 2020
Those flying Qatar Airways should be aware that passengers are now required to wear a face shield throughout their flight, in addition to a face mask or covering. The Qatar-based carrier has increased ...
More flights to Hawaii once quarantine not mandatory
TripFalcon July 02, 2020
After three months of encouraging tourists to stay away from Hawaii, the state will begin easing its mandatory quarantine on August 1. "Now is the time to work together as a community to ens ...
Main TSA checkpoint closed at Atlanta airport because of coronavirus case
TripFalcon July 02, 2020
Days before the July 4 holiday weekend, the main security checkpoint at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport -- the world's busiest airport -- has been closed for cleaning after an emp ...
Tokyo Disney parks reopen after 4-month closure due to coronavirus
TripFalcon July 02, 2020
All of Disney's Asia parks have now officially reopened, with Tokyo Disney Resort welcoming visitors to its two theme parks from July 1. Both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea have been clos ...
Broadway shows will remain closed for the rest of 2020
TripFalcon July 01, 2020
Broadway performances in New York City have been suspended for the rest of the year and will not resume until 2021. Touring Broadway performances across North America have also been affected. Ann ...
Lufthansa will link COVID-19 test results with passengers' tickets so they can bypass quarantine
TripFalcon July 01, 2020
Lufthansa is opening special test facilities at airports in Germany to test passengers for COVID-19 and provide them with results in four to five hours that are linked to their flight tickets.Lufthans ...
EU set to lift travel ban on 14 countries but US not included yet
TripFalcon June 29, 2020
Travelers from the US are unlikely to be allowed to enter the European Union anytime soon as member states prepare to lift the external travel ban on July 1. EU officials have drawn up a ...
Belize announces reopening date
TripFalcon June 27, 2020
Belize prime minister Dean Barrow announced that the Philip Goldson International Airport will reopen on Aug. 15 effectively jumpstarting international tourism to the country once again. &ldq ...
Hawaii is set to relax its travel rules for out-of-state visitors
TripFalcon June 27, 2020
Hawaii is relaxing its travel rules in late summer by opening its borders to out-of-state travelers, provided they present evidence of a negative COVID-19 test when they arrive. From 1 August, ...
The reopening of Disneyland has been postponed
TripFalcon June 25, 2020
In what will undoubtedly be disappointing news for travelers to California, Disneyland has announced that it will not welcome back guests on its 65th anniversary, 17 July, as previously ...
Idyllic Maldives set to reopen to international travelers
TripFalcon June 25, 2020
The idyllic Maldives is reopening its resorts, liveaboards and hotels on uninhabited islands to visitors from outside the country from 15 July. Guest houses and hotels on inhabited islands w ...
These are the US states that require or recommend travelers to quarantine
TripFalcon June 25, 2020
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are now requiring visitors from states with significant coronavirus infection rates to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. Lockdown de-escalation efforts ...
Uzbekistan is offering visitors compensation if they catch COVID-19
TripFalcon June 25, 2020
Uzbekistan is reopening to international tourists with a big promise: if they become infected with COVID-19 during their trip, they will receive US$3000 in compensation. ‘We want t ...
Dubai prepares to welcome international visitors back in July
TripFalcon June 23, 2020
Dubai, renowned for its luxury resorts, designer shopping malls, pristine beaches and futuristic architecture, is preparing to welcome tourists back on 7 July with conditions. International visitor ...
Puerto Rico will reopen to international visitors on 15 July
TripFalcon June 22, 2020
The Caribbean island of Puerto Rico is gearing up to welcome international travelers again on 15 July, after it closed to visitors when the COVID-19 pandemic struck. It is now in t ...
Egypt is welcoming back travellers in July - but only at some hotels
TripFalcon June 20, 2020
Egypt is reopening its borders to international tourists on 1 July, but many parts of the country will remain off-limits. Visitors will be limited to staying overnight at the country’s coas ...
These US airlines may ban travelers who don’t abide by mask rules
TripFalcon June 20, 2020
US airlines have revealed the consequences for passengers who won't wear face masks on flights, and these may include being placed on their restricted lists. This doesn't include those wh ...
International tourism is not likely to return to Australia until 2021
TripFalcon June 18, 2020
International travel to and from Australia may be off the cards until 2021, according to the country's tourism minister. Australia has been successful in managing the coronavirus ...
The US extends travel restrictions with Canada and Mexico
TripFalcon June 18, 2020
Border restrictions between the US, Canada and Mexico are being extended until 21 July to curb the spread of COVID-19, officials have announced. Current restrict ...
More than 60% of flights to Beijing canceled amid new coronavirus outbreak
TripFalcon June 17, 2020
China raised its emergency warning to its second highest level and canceled more than 60% of the flights to Beijing on Wednesday amid a new coronavirus outbreak in the capital — a sharp pullback for t ...
Estonia is launching a digital nomad visa
TripFalcon June 17, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic has forced companies to rethink their policies on remote work, Estonia has amended its laws to create a new visa to invite in digital nomads who aren’t tied to a ...
These Caribbean countries are reopening for tourists this month
TripFalcon June 16, 2020
As COVID-19 restrictions ease all over the world, a few Caribbean countries have begun the process of reopening to tourists for the summer months. Each country has instituted a series of strict guidel ...
Belgium gives residents free train journeys and cultural vouchers to boost domestic travel
TripFalcon June 16, 2020
Belgium is giving all residents free train journeys and cultural vouchers in an effort to boost domestic tourism as lockdown ends. The Belgium government announced last week that it would prov ...
Spain marks 21 June as the start of tourism season
TripFalcon June 15, 2020
It's a summer of sun, sea and social distancing in Spain as the country pushes forward the official start date of its tourism season to 21 June. Spain had originally intend ...
Alaska will require travelers to present a negative COVID-19 test
TripFalcon June 15, 2020
Travelers interested in visiting Alaska now have to abide by a public health order with certain requirements such as presenting proof of a qualifying negative COVID-19 test. Having taken ...
France will begin to lift travel restrictions on 15 June
TripFalcon June 15, 2020
As France continues to ease its lockdown measures, the government has announced it will lift border restrictions with European countries on 15 June. France's move is in line with reco ...
Tunisia is reopening to international tourists this month
TripFalcon June 15, 2020
In hopes of salvaging summer along its thousands of kilometres of Mediterranean coastline, Tunisia is reopening its borders to international visitors at the end of the month. Algerians and E ...
Ryanair removes flight change fees for July and August
TripFalcon June 15, 2020
Budget airline Ryanair has announced that it will waive its flight change fee for travellers who book to travel in July and August. This allows people to book their summer holidays with peace of mind, ...
United Airlines wants to know your health history before you can fly
TripFalcon June 15, 2020
United Airlines will address coronavirus concerns by requiring passengers and crew to submit a health assessment before flying. United is one of the first major US airlines to i ...
India's hotel industry steps up to redefine business after lockdown
TripFalcon June 15, 2020
India has entered the third phase of the lockdown period raising hopes that it will soon be over. But many will need support to navigate the pandemic for months. Among those who have truly risen to th ...
Venice postpones introduction of tourist entry fee until 2021
TripFalcon June 15, 2020
The once busy streets of Venice have been deserted amid coronavirus lockdown. The streets and squares of Venice are deserted due to the coronavirus outbreak and the situation is a cause of great worry ...
The paradise islands of French Polynesia are opening up to visitors again
TripFalcon June 15, 2020
Those who dream of visiting the paradise islands of French Polynesia will be glad to learn that the South Pacific archipelago will be reopening to international visitors from 15 July. Quarantine measu ...
Iceland is opening to tourists on 15 June with COVID-19 tests upon arrival
TripFalcon June 15, 2020
Iceland will begin welcoming tourists on 15 June, but residents from some countries may have to wait until July to visit. Last month, Iceland’s prime minister Katrin Jakobsdottir has announced plans f ...
Travellers from outside Europe could visit the continent as early as 1 July
TripFalcon June 15, 2020
Europe could restore its free-travel zone by mid-June, and begin the process of lifting its travel restrictions to countries outside the European Union by 1 July. Almost all European countries imposed ...
Disneyland plans to reopen its parks July 17
TripFalcon June 11, 2020
Disneyland Resort plans to reopen Disneyland and sister theme park Disney's California Adventure on July 17, the 65th anniversary of Disneyland's opening. The Anaheim, Calif., theme parks w ...
Thailand might close its national parks regularly to protect wildlife
TripFalcon June 09, 2020
While the human world has been under lockdown during coronavirus, animals have been reclaiming the now-empty spaces, from the canals of Venice to entire towns in Wales. To further prote ...
South Africa likely to remain closed to tourists until 2021
TripFalcon June 08, 2020
Countries around the world are reopening following restrictions, and trying to put in place phased plans for sustainable and safe tourism. South Africa has become one of the latest countries to outlin ...
American Airlines outlines severance packages for high-level employees
TripFalcon June 08, 2020
American Airlines has recently detailed severance packages for high-level employees if they are laid off when the terms of federal aid expire in the fall, people familiar with the matter said. ...
Could a 20-minute coronavirus test replace 14-day quarantines for travellers?
TripFalcon June 04, 2020
With countries all over the world beginning to open their borders, the conversation has inevitably turned to how freedom of movement can be implemented once again without resulting in a spike of COVID ...
India's airports begin to reopen again
TripFalcon May 26, 2020
After two months of closures, airports across India begin reopening at 25th of May 2020.At Indira Gandhi International Airport, which serves the national capital of New Delhi, travelers are now requir ...
Qatar Airways gives away 100,000 flights to health care workers
TripFalcon May 12, 2020
Qatar Airways is saying thank you to frontline health care workers with 100,000 free airline tickets. "Your tremendous efforts and incredible resilience have given us hope in these times of un ...
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