SWISS to operate direct flights with India; Air bubble-agreement to be signed

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The airline has, however, advised travellers to adhere to the passenger eligibility criteria mentioned during booking and to check transit regulations for Switzerland. Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will welcome travellers from India from January 10 with the two countries set to sign an air-bubble agreement allowing their respective national carriers to operate flights between … Read more

Covid-19: Union Health Minister reviews testing facility at Delhi airport amid spurt in Omicron cases

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India reported 17 cases of the new Covid-19 variant on Sunday — nine in Jaipur, seven in Pune district, and one in Delhi. (File) Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed the RT-PCR testing facility at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Sunday as India’s tally of Omicron cases skyrocketed past 21. India reported 17 cases … Read more

Covid-19: US makes negative report mandatory for incoming fliers

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The new protocol will become effective from December 6, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. (File) The US has made a negative Covid-19 report or proof of recovery mandatory for all incoming passengers, including those from India, amid rising number of cases of the Omicron variant. The new protocol will become effective … Read more

Planning to travel? Keep these things in mind for a safe hotel stay

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Before booking a room, it is important for you to know the guidelines and safety protocols that hotel follows (Photo: Reuters) Travelling during a pandemic may not be the best decision you could make at this time. And we are not even suggesting you one. The pandemic is anything but over, so maximum safety precautions … Read more