Covid-19 Guidance on Travel-Related Issues

GTP Headlines presents official health guidance in the case a traveler comes down with Covid-19 while on holiday in Greece.

Greece’s transport ministry announced revised Covid-19 measures with regard to transport in passenger vehicles including mini-buses, vans and cars.

IATA is proposing alternatives that can reduce the risk of importing Covid-19 infections via travel, without imposing quarantine measures on arriving travelers.

Should governments choose to introduce Covid-19 testing for travelers arriving from countries considered as high risk, testing must deliver results fast, be able to be conducted at scale, and operate …

Updated information on travel to Greece during June 15-30 and from July 1 onwards (entry requirements, Covid-19 testing and answers to FAQs).

Greece has extended the temporary suspension of flights from and to Turkey and the United Kingdom until June 30.

The European Commission has recommended a flexible approach towards removing restrictions on travel to the EU starting on July 1.

IATA has introduced an online interactive world map with accurate information on post-Covid-19 entry requirements for travelers.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has updated the list of airports located in affected areas with high risk of transmission of the Covid-19 infection.

Qatar Airways has introduced Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suits for its cabin crew while onboard, and a modified service that reduces interactions between passengers and crew.

Emirates has unveiled multi-faceted measures, redefining safety and hygiene standards for passengers and crew on board and on the ground.

German leisure airline Condor, this summer will be flying from Germany to 14 popular holiday destinations in Greece.

The Lufthansa Group airlines are extending their free rebooking period, offering passengers the option to book a new travel date until December 31, 2021.

Air France plans to resume its flight schedule by the end of June, with a gradual increase in the number of frequencies and destinations.

Emirates, as of May 21, will operate scheduled flight services to nine destinations including London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Paris, Chicago, Toronto and Sydney.

The airlines of the Lufthansa Group are significantly expanding their services by adding new destinations to their June schedule.

Europe’s airlines and travel agents said that the Commission’s recommendations for travel in Covid-19 times are confusing, unclear and non-binding.

The Commission has issued guidelines for the establishment of health protocols in hospitality, that will ensure the safe operation of accommodation facilities in the post-coronavirus era.

The European Commission has issued guidelines for member states on the progressive restoration of transport services and connectivity in the post-Covid-19 period.

Making vouchers for canceled travel more attractive, as an alternative to reimbursement in money, would increase their acceptance by consumers, according to the European Commission.