Travel
La Compagnie extends all-business-class New York flights year-round
La Compagnie, the all-business-class transatlantic airline, has announced it will extend its Nice–New York (Newark) service through the winter 2026/2027 season — the first time a direct flight has connected Nice Côte d’Azur Airport to New York outside of the summer months.
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Riviera Airport trials Covid test room
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport is poised to be the model for other airports with the establishment of a Covid antigen testing centre on-site for passengers.
Full steam ahead at Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises, the super-luxury cruise line based in Monaco, has taken delivery of Silver Moon - the ninth vessel in its fleet. Meanwhile, Silver Dawn is set to be delivered in 2021.
'Twinning' Monaco and Dolceacqua
Tourism and business ties between the Italian village of Dolceacqua and Monaco are set to be strengthened if municipal efforts to ‘twin’ the two are realised.
Rapid tests and lockdown rules at Nice Airport
Passengers going into and out of Nice airport must once again prove they have a legitimate need to travel. Meanwhile, rapid Covid testing is now available for travellers from certain routes.
Italy introduces restrictions and closures
Neighbouring Italy is the latest country to reinforce strict new measures for bars, restaurants and public gatherings in a last-ditch effort to avoid a national lockdown.
Rapid test available at airport by end of month
Rapid antigen Covid tests will be rolled out at French airports from Monday including the Nice Côte d’Azur, which has seen passenger numbers plummet by two-thirds this year.
