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UK not planning to require Covid tests for inbound China travellers
Ray Monty - Dec 29, 2024
The UK says it has no immediate plans to impose mandatory Covid tests for passengers arriving from China. China will…
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Ten dead in Cambodia casino fire
Ray Monty - Dec 29, 2024
A Cambodia casino fire claimed at least 10 lives. Around 50 others were injured in the blaze at the Grand…
US requires negative Covid tests for travellers from China
Ray Monty - Dec 28, 2024
The United States will require Covid tests for all inbound travellers from China. The policy takes effect from January 5.…
Tourist dies after falling from Thailand’s ‘Death Railway’ train
Ray Monty - Dec 28, 2024
An Irish tourist tragically died while taking selfies on Thailand's infamous 'Death Railway'. Patrick Ward, 45, fell from the train near Krasae…
China outbound travel bookings skyrocket
Ray Monty - Dec 28, 2024
On the back of China outbound travel returning, Trip.com recorded an immediate surge in bookings. It saw a 254% increase…
Southwest flight cancellation woes blamed on ‘outdated’ scheduling software
Ray Monty - Dec 28, 2024
Southwest Airlines pilots have weighed in on the flight cancellation meltdown. Pilot union SWAPA blamed the airline’s ‘outdated’ flight crew…
Zero-Covid measures eased with China borders to reopen
Ray Monty - Dec 27, 2024
China’s zero-Covid policy is being partially dismantled. China announced an end to quarantine with borders reopening on January 8. Citizens…
Petra flood forced tourists to evacuate
Ray Monty - Dec 27, 2024
A Petra flood has forced the evacuation of hundreds of tourists. Heavy rainfall caused flash floods at the ancient city.…
Korean Air-Asiana airline merger gets China approval
Ray Monty - Dec 27, 2024
China’s antitrust regulator gave the green light for the Korean Air- Asiana airline merger. Korean Air said it has made…
US warns of possible terror attack at Marriott hotel
Ray Monty - Dec 27, 2024
The US Embassy in Pakistan warned of a possible terror attack at Islamabad Marriott Hotel. It ordered Embassy staff not…
Smoking laptop causes JetBlue aircraft evacuation
Ray Monty - Dec 27, 2024
An aircraft fire caused the evacuation of 167 passengers and crew at New York JFK on Christmas Day. The New…
DOT takes aim at Southwest Airlines’ unacceptable’ flight cancellations
Ray Monty - Dec 27, 2024
Southwest Airlines was slammed for ‘unacceptable’ last minute flight cancellations. The airline is only operating one-third of scheduled flights…
