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France Implements Ban on Some Domestic Flights

France Implements Ban on Some Domestic Flights

Following previously stated intentions, France has now put into action the promised ban on some domestic flights. Flights receiving the ban were selected as short-haul flights that can be replaced by sufficient, existing rail alternatives.  This plan has been in the works for the French government over the past couple of years. It was originally…

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Rail Service Strikes Suspended Following Pay Offer

Rail Service Strikes Suspended Following Pay Offer

Following previous announcements concerning rail service strikes, some actions due to take place next week have now been suspended following further negotiations surrounding the pay dispute.   Rail service strikes were originally arranged to take place on Wednesday the 24th of May by the Package Travel Regulations protect your holiday booking, check out our pages and…

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FCDO Update Advice Following Cyclone Mocha

FCDO Update Advice Following Cyclone Mocha

A warning has been released by the Foreign Office today in response to the cyclonic storm known as Cyclone Mocha that made landfall yesterday, Sunday the 14th of May, in Myanmar and Bangladesh.  The warning went out to travellers who are currently in Myanmar and Bangladesh, advising them about the "very severe" Cyclone Mocha and…

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FCDO Release Warning for Travellers in Sri Lanka

FCDO Release Warning for Travellers in Sri Lanka

The Foreign Office has released some important advice for all travellers currently in Sri Lanka as news of an incoming cyclonic storm came out over the past few days.   Sri Lanka's Department of Meteorology has released a report for all residents and international travellers in the destination at present stating that showers and thundershowers…

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USA Will Drop Vaccine Entry Rules Next Week

USA Will Drop Vaccine Entry Rules Next Week

The United States announced this week that all Covid-related vaccine entry rules for international travellers to the country will be removed beginning next week.  In the US, the vaccine entry rule was introduced in January of 2021 and required that all travellers to the US show evidence of their full vaccination status again Covid. This…

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Stay Updated: Operators Use ATOL In Renewal Delay

Stay Updated: Operators Use ATOL In Renewal Delay

It has come out recently that several travel businesses that are currently awaiting their ATOL after a renewal delay have continued to display the ATOL logo. With their licenses currently not valid until the renewal, this has been identified as a break of CAA regulations. Fortunately, there are simple ways for a consumer to check…

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Sri Lanka Introduces New Online Arrival Card System

Sri Lanka Introduces New Online Arrival Card System

Sri Lanka has announced this week that their new online arrival card system and electronic immigration forms have been officially introduced for all international travellers, including those from the UK.  This is a great step for a destination to take, one that could lead to many following in their footsteps as this puts the entire…

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The Importance of Scam Awareness as a Traveller

The Importance of Scam Awareness as a Traveller

Several sources have released news in the last few weeks detailing more new scams and cyber security threats that could cost travellers and travel businesses alike a considerable amount of money. Fortunately, with the expansion of travel into the current digital market, many more consumers are aware that a scam may come with some key…

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Japan End All Covid-Related Entry Rules In May

Japan End All Covid-Related Entry Rules In May

Excellent news came out last week as it was announced that Japan will be lifting all of the remaining Covid-related entry rules at the beginning of next month.  The Government in Japan and in the UK have both confirmed that international travellers to the destination will no longer have to face Covid-related entry rules from…

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Thailand Visa-Free Travel Reduced to 2019 Rules

Thailand Visa-Free Travel Reduced to 2019 Rules

Following in the footsteps of many beloved destinations around the world, Thailand has made a move to return its travel rules to pre-pandemic patterns. With its entry rules already on the decline in terms of Covid, Thailand has now made a change to the length of a visa-free stay for international travellers.   This week,…

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