Australia to reopen to tourists later this month
“If you’re doubly vaccinated, we look forward to welcoming you back to Australia.” For those planning a visit down under, the wait is almost over, as Australia is set to welcome fully vaccinated tourists to its country on 21 February. The country prohibited international travellers from visiting over the course of the pandemic, but those […]
4 years ago
New EU travel rules on booster shot to come into effect tomorrow
The rule comes into force on 1 February. Tomorrow sees a nine month validity period come into force for those who have only received their primary dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, which could pose problems at the boarding gate for some. The rule states that those travelling within the EU must have received their booster […]
4 years ago
US considering making Covid-19 vaccinations a requirement for foreign travellers
“That’s one of the paths that’s being looked at and considered.” The US is considering making Covid-19 vaccinations a requirement for foreign travellers, the White House has said. Due to the prevalence of the Delta variant, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently recommends that people do not travel internationally until they […]
5 years ago
Ryanair launches recruitment drive for 2,000 pilot jobs ahead of reopening of international travel next week
The airline says the roles will offer “great pay” and “world class training”. Ryanair has announced a recruitment drive for 2,000 new pilots to crew aircraft deliveries over the next three years ahead of the reopening of international travel on 19 July. From next Monday, the EU Digital Green Certificate will allow people to travel anywhere […]
5 years ago
The State will not provide free PCR tests for people going away on international holidays, says Minister
“It will be costly for international travel” The State will not be providing free PCR tests for people going away on international holidays, according to Minister of State for eGovernment Ossian Smyth. The Junior Minister was speaking after it was confirmed on Friday evening that, subject to the public health situation at the time, non-essential […]
5 years ago
Government to outline “comprehensive” plan for return of international travel
A statement regarding the return of international travel is expected to be made next week. The government are expected to shortly reveal a “comprehensive” plan outlining the return of international travel. According to The Irish Times, at a Fianna Fáil parliamentary party meeting, Micheál Martin said that the plan would also address the future of […]
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