Air Travel
Cyprus to start random virus testing at its airports
World
June 19, 2020
Cyprus to start random virus testing at its airports
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Random coronavirus tests will be carried out on a proportion of travelers arriving at Cyprus’ airports…
Egyptian city of Hurghada to receive flights from Belgium starting June 28
Egypt
June 17, 2020
Egyptian city of Hurghada to receive flights from Belgium starting June 28
Brussels Airlines announced that the Egyptian coastal city of Hurghada will receive three flights from Brussels starting June 28, part…
Egypt to require visitors to provide PCR coronavirus test certificate: official
Egypt
June 16, 2020
Egypt to require visitors to provide PCR coronavirus test certificate: official
Egyptian Minister of Civil Aviation Mohamed Manar Enabah on Sunday said that once international travel resumes, Egyptian authorities will require…
Egypt to reopen tourism, aviation sectors in coastal governorates starting July 1
Egypt
June 11, 2020
Egypt to reopen tourism, aviation sectors in coastal governorates starting July 1
Egyptian Information Minister Osama Heikal on Thursday announced that Egypt will reopen its tourism and aviation sectors in the coastal…
Egypt to exempt tourists arriving on direct flights from paying visa fees
Egypt
June 11, 2020
Egypt to exempt tourists arriving on direct flights from paying visa fees
The Egyptian Cabinet, during its virtual meeting Wednesday, approved a number of important decisions, including agreeing to exempt tourists arriving…
Virus slows Dubai airport, world’s busiest for global travel
Middle East
June 10, 2020
Virus slows Dubai airport, world’s busiest for global travel
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Perhaps nowhere is the world’s lack of flights due to the coronavirus pandemic more…
Face masks, health checks and long check-ins: the future of flying
World
June 10, 2020
Face masks, health checks and long check-ins: the future of flying
Cabin crew in protective suits, health certifications for passengers, mandatory face masks, and longer check-in times. This is the new…
Thermal cameras installed at Cairo airport to detect coronavirus cases
Egypt
June 5, 2020
Thermal cameras installed at Cairo airport to detect coronavirus cases
The Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation began installing infrared thermal cameras in Cairo International Airport as means…
Sri Lankan cafe owner feeds and shelters stranded tourists
World
June 5, 2020
Sri Lankan cafe owner feeds and shelters stranded tourists
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The tourists came to see the magical waterfalls and mountain views of the lowland jungle…
Ethiopian domestic workers stranded in crisis-hit Lebanon
Middle East
June 4, 2020
Ethiopian domestic workers stranded in crisis-hit Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) — Dozens of domestic workers gathered outside the Ethiopian consulate in Beirut on Thursday, some inquiring about flights…