Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues

The European Commission has called on member states to facilitate essential travel and transit of passengers from the United Kingdom.

The Cypriot government has released a list of 56 countries that will be given relaxations for travel to Cyprus as of January 15.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling on governments to exempt airline crews from Covid-19 testing that is applied to air travelers.

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has extended travel restrictions for domestic flights in Greece until December 14.

As of December 8 all passengers traveling on one of Alitalia’s three weekly flights between Rome – New York must present a negative Covid-19 test.

The airlines of the Lufthansa Group have extended their free rebooking policy until the end of February 2021.

In efforts to restart travel, five global airlines said they would be introducing digital health passports in order to facilitate passengers in the Covid-19 era.

Americans may soon be able to travel to countries in Europe as the United States examines lifting bans introduced in March to contain the spread of Covid-19.

Holidays abroad will be permitted again for millions of Britons after England lifts its current ban on foreign travel and its Covid-19 lockdown measures on December 2.

Pre-flight Covid-19 vaccination will be a “necessity” for passengers wishing to fly internationally with Qantas, according to the airline’s CEO.

Travelers arriving to the UK from anywhere in Greece, except from five islands, must self-isolate for 14 days as of November 14.

Greece’s Union for Working Consumers (EEKE) informs the public on their options in case they are forced to cancel a planned trip as a result of Covid-19 restrictions.

Germany has updated its travel advice and added regions in Greece to its “risk areas” list due to an increase in Covid-19 cases in the country.

As of November 12, Lufthansa will begin conducting the first test runs for comprehensive Covid-19 antigen rapid tests on select routes.

AEGEAN is maintaining its domestic flights and most of its international network during Greece’s second lockdown period.

AEGEAN has temporarily suspended its domestic and international flights to and from Thessaloniki International Airport “Makedonia”.

Travelers arriving to The Netherlands from anywhere in Greece do not need to self-isolate, according to the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Emirates has launched an integrated “biometric path” at Dubai International Airport, offering a contactless experience to passengers traveling from and through Dubai.

Focusing on the safety of its passengers prior, during and after the flight, AEGEAN has introduced its Hygiene Attendants to travellers.

Mykonos has been added to the UK’s “travel corridor” list, meaning that travelers arriving from the Greek island, as of October 25, will no longer have to isolate.