Travel
Europe’s airlines gut summer schedules as Iran war drives jet fuel crisis
European airlines have axed tens of thousands of summer flights as the Iran war drives jet fuel prices to record levels, with Lufthansa, Aer Lingus, SAS and Ryanair all cutting schedules.
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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.
Fido and Fluffy no longer EU citizens after Brexit
Come 1st January, pets holding European Union passports from the United Kingdom will no longer be valid. So, what are new rules for travelling with animals in the post-Brexit period?