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Thursday, July 29, 2021

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Headline News

Will Sydney lockdown last weeks, months, or till Christmas?

Conjecture about the length of the Sydney lockdown is mounting, with one authority on special events saying events in Sydney may not recommence until after Christmas, while medical opinion feels that the lockdown may run a long way into September and perhaps well beyond. … Continue Reading

Qantas to roll out digital pass as workers outline jab problems 

The Qantas Group will issue a digital health pass (more commonly called a vaccine passport) when regular Qantas and Jetstar international flights resume – though the airline has so far resisted pressure to follow the lead of big US companies like Google, Facebook, Netflix, Twitter, Washington Post, Morgan Stanley, and Saks Fifth Avenue – and require all employees to be vaccinated. … Continue Reading

Fun and safety with staycations as the virus scare looms

The Federal Government and Australian citizens can now see eye to eye that the virus is not going away anytime soon. … Continue Reading

UK Border Officers to Stop Routine COVID Checks

U.K. border officers have been directed to stop routinely checking whether travellers from many countries have tested negative for COVID-19, British media reported Wednesday, citing leaked government documents. … Continue Reading

Get used to it – this will happen – Alaska cruise passenger test COVID-19 positive

A fully vaccinated passenger on an Alaska cruise tested positive for COVID-19 and received “private air transportation” home, according to Celebrity Cruises … Continue Reading

Aviation News

REX Reduces Services Due to Lockdowns

Rex has announced that it will suspend or “significantly reduce” services impacted by state border closures and lockdowns. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Aviation

• United First U.S. Airline to Offer Economy Customers Option to Pre-Order Snacks and Beverages

• SWISS extends the option to change reservations without a rebooking fee

• In August, United is adding a second daily flight from Washington, D.C. to London

• Air New Zealand chew-ses its new snack selection

Covid-19 News

TravelTalk clarifies that if you have been vaccinated with AstraZeneca, will you be able to travel overseas?

Our good friends at TravelTalk have produced a great article that clarifies whether you have been vaccinated with AstraZeneca, will you be able to travel overseas? … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Coronavirus (Covid-19)

• The Conversation clears up that yes you can still get COVID after being vaccinated, but you’re unlikely to get as sick

• Will the Delta variant affect cruisers?

• The profound impact of the Covid Pandemic on the hotel distribution around the world

Cruise News

Viking marks float out of second expedition ship, Viking Polaris

Viking today announced its second expedition ship—the 378-guest Viking Polaris—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time that the new ship touches water. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Cruise News

• Silversea Cruises Officially Names Newest Ship, Silver Moon, in Athens

• Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express’ bestselling Complete Norway 2022/23 season is now available, offering travellers a truly magical excursion across Norway.

• Princess Cruises and Holland America Line Kick Off Return to Service in the US from Seattle

• Celebrity’s comeback continues with Equinox!

Industry Deals

This Week’s deals! From your friends at Travel Industry Club

LAST-MINUTE OFFER FOR KIMBERLEY EXPEDITION CRUISES

APT has announced 3 last-minute departures in the Kimberley with great discounts for West Australians and those who can get there. Discounts of $2500 p.p. – twin or single (approx. 36% discount). … Continue Reading

Travel Deals

March With The Penguins On Extraordinary Journeys’ Latest Itinerary To The Last Continent

Extraordinary Journeys, the award-winning tour operator and adventure travel specialist, in partnership with renowned Antarctica expert White Desert, has launched ‘Emperor’s & South Pole,’ an all-new, eight-day expedition to ‘The Last Continent.’ … Continue Reading

Visit USA News

American’s Struggle to Get Their Passports Renewed

After a year and a half of a global pandemic that closed all international borders and kept people at home with movement restrictions, many passports have expired. Now that some countries are reopening, and Americans are finally taking their long-awaited vacations, a surprising number of them are realising that they must renew their passports before they can travel abroad. … Continue Reading