Travel
Runway error confirmed in Nice Airport near‑miss as government pledges tighter control tower rules
“The aircraft was 10 feet above the ground and therefore from the easyJet aircraft when the go-around was initiated,” wrote investigators.
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New 'extreme' zone proposed for travel guidelines
The European Commission has set out new plans to prevent the internal border closures of last spring, including a dark red label for areas where Covid is circulating at extreme levels.
PCR test needed for EU-France travel
All travellers entering France from Europe by air or sea will have to present a negative PCR test from Sunday 24th January.
Monaco on Switzerland’s red list
People travelling to Switzerland from Monaco and the French Riviera will have to self-quarantine for 10 days, under new restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Airport meets strict international health standards
Nice airport has been awarded the ACI Health Accreditation, an international validation of the health measures implemented over the past months including the creation of a Covid testing centre.
Positives amidst “unprecedented decline” in airport activity
Nice airport’s traffic fell an astounding 68.4% in 2020. Though alarming, the slow year did allow authorities to rebuild and renovate, getting a jump on creating “the airport of tomorrow”.
Covid delays French ski season…again
The much-hoped for reopening of French ski resorts on 7th January has again been delayed due to escalating Covid-19 cases in the country.
