COVID-19: May stop Nigeria flights from UAE, Netherlands – Official

 

If they insist on having these supplementary tests being complete, then  (PTF) has take decision that their operations will be balanced into Nigeria.”The Nigerian government has said it may hang flights from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and The Netherlands due to the new COVID-19  protocols introduced by together countries for incoming travelers. The Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Musa  Nuhu,  while speaking at the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 briefing on Monday said both countries lately requested that travelers from Nigeria must take out a (PCR) test four hours before departure the country.

“In addition to the requirements are a requirement for( PC0R test before passengers go away from Nigeria to their countries. They are adding an extra requirement of having a rapid test done four hours before exit or before you board,” he said.

 

“For us, passengers do the test 72 hours before leaving and then the PCR test and the PTF recognizes the rights of all countries to put in events to defend their citizens just like Nigeria has done,” Mr Nuhu said.

 

If they insist on having these additional tests organism complete, then PTF has decided that their operations will be balanced into Nigeria.

 

Mr Nuhu said the countries and airlines throughout from there cannot decide for Nigeria who to approve or how these tests will be done.

 

He said the government will be discussing with the airlines and countries that are  involved.

 

This will enable the (PTF) to have a clear and transparent procedure on influential  who will do these test “based on the requirement for accreditation by 9 NCDC0, National Laboratory Council, Lagos state government for Lagos airstrip and FCT for Abuja airport.”

Air tracks of Qatar Bans Brits Trying to Get Home from Dubai send-off Passengers With some Options

 who have found themselves intent in Dubai next the UK’s surprise verdict to ban direct flights from the joint Arab Emirates (UAE) had one less travel choice to get home on Friday night after Qatar Airways  said it wouldn’t confess new bookings from Abu Dhabi or Dubai for many overseas passengers.

 

The Doha-based airline newly resumed direct flights from both Abu Dhabi and Dubai next a three and a half year barrier and is immobile allowed to fly to the joint Kingdom. next the British government’s decision to ban flights from the( UAE), Brits now in the country were told to find their own way home via a third country and at their own cost.

Qatar Airways was a rational booking option because edge restrictions across much of Europe and somewhere else mean Brits are successfully banned from flying from side to side many other countries. Now, they find themselves discarded by Qatar Airways as well.

 

 

 

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Brits who have found themselves trapped in Dubai following the UK’s shock decision to ban direct flights from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) had one less travel option to get home on Friday night after Qatar Airways said it wouldn’t accept new bookings from Dubai or Abu Dhabi for many far-off passengers.

 

The Doha-based airline recently resumed straight flights from both AbuDhabi and Dubai next a three and a half year barrier and is still allowable to fly to the United Kingdom. Following the British government’s conclusion to ban flights from the( UAE), Brits at present in the country were told to find their own way home via a third country and at their own expense.

In Tweet on Friday 5 PM, the airline said it had “temporarily on the edge acceptance of new bookings from(UAE) for the next 8 days due to UK government concerns.”

 

 

Qatar Airways was a logical booking option because border limits across much of Europe and somewhere else mean Brits are efficiently banned from flying through many other countries. Now, they find themselves discarded by Qatar Airways as well.

Thai financial system Struggles along with COVID Second Wave

 

BANGKOK - Thailand had hoped the new year would pass relief to its tattered economy. But a second wave of the corona virus has ruined the kingdom deeper into trouble, leaving streets scarred with deserted businesses and millions scrambling for an income.

 

The empire, one of Asia’s most uneven societies, appeared to have controlled the virus, with just a part of the caseload seen in the worst-hit countries. But outbreaks answerable on Myanmar migrants smuggled over the edge by Thai officials — as well as clusters at illegal betting dens — saw a renaissance of the pandemic situation. Since December 16, 13,000 cases have been recorded, around three times the previous level.

Seventy-six people have died since the corona virus emerged, according to Thai public health officials —but enough to prod the government into widespread closures of bars and massage parlors and placing restrictions on restaurant opening hours— a small number compared to the worst-hit countries.

 

That has compounded the near total fall down of tourism, which contributed $60 billion to the financial system in 2019, as a result of travel limitations and two-week quarantine requirements. Millions more have lost jobs ranging from ornament sellers to street food vendors who depended on visitors.

“I work two times as long, and my income is still 60% losing. People just don’t have money to buy anything,” said the 56-year-old who provides for a family of five. “There are days I have to rely on fate.”

The Thai financial system is predictable to record a 6.5% contraction in 2020, according to data unrestricted Thursday by the Fiscal Policy Office. It has sustained to splutter this month, leaving millions jobless and worried for meager government relief payments.

To Introduce Air Link Non Stop Harare – Cape Town Flight In March

Privately owned provincial airline Air  link will in March introduce non stop Harare Cape Town Flights. The news that Airlink, which according to exploratory journalists News Hawks is the region’s second-largest airline after Ethiopian Airlines, will play the way first spread last year in December.

 

Airlink CEO Rodger Foster according to Engineering News said they were excited to show off the new route back in December 2020 when they announced the development. Foster allegedly said:

 

Airlink is excited to be introduction this important new route, which will provide expediency to  business and leisure travelers, saving them precious some hours transferring via Johannesburg and also warning their contact to potential touch points, which is a key consideration as we adjust our travelling habits during the Covid-19 pandemic situation.

 

Airlink’s unique service on the route will also carry trade, tourism and commerce between the two cities and their particular markets at a time when it is very much needed.

 

The airline’s opening flight between the 2 cities will be on 3 March 2021. Air link will join Rwanda Air in flying the same route. Air Zimbabwe has said they will also fly the same way soon but the standard carrier still has 2 airplane and they are still doing 2 domestic routes and 1 regional route to Dar Err Salam in Tanzania.

Resumes Emirates Daily Flights to Bangkok and Thailand

 Few flight resumptions have catch light quite as a great deal online discussion as Emirates' flights to the Bangkok, Thailand.

The Dubai- local airline announced last week that it would recommence a daily passenger service to Suvarnabhum  (BKK) on 1 September 2020, even though there presently just like a CAAT ban on planned passenger flights into the empire.

The veto, which started in March, covers incoming flights of  passenger but it does allow special flights to repatriate people, military forces and cargo etc. It does not cover  passenger flights that are outgoing, and some airlines continued to operate planned flights departure( BKK) in spite of the low numbers, cargo carrying to the city and then take off with passengers  and cargo .

some labeled Emirates' announcement as a PR act, The airline was just trying to get money from bookings whilst others recommended that . However, when Travel News Asia .com

asked to airline for explanation, we told him that Emirates has full clearance and it would  be sure resume flights as planned on 1 September. Which has it now.

Emirates' flights between Dubai and  Bangkok are being operated with Boeing 777-300ER plane offer seats in First, Economy and business class.

Customers of Business Class will be able to enjoy Emirates’ Chauffeur service Drive on departure from Bangkok, in Dubai, and rest in Emirates’ relax facility at Dubai International Airport.  

Flight EK384 is timed to leave from Dubai daily at 01:50 and arrive in Bangkok at 11:30. The return to back flight, EK385, is scheduled to leave Bangkok at 03:25 and scheduled arrive in Dubai at 06:35, from September 2.

Whilst Emirates' continuation of flights to Thailand is exciting news, not everyone is to allowed in.

Those who are allowed to fly currently to Thailand comprise:

- Thai nationals;- the Persons with exclusion or being person considered, allowable or invited;

-The Persons on diplomatic or consular missions or in international organizations, or representatives of a eccentric government;

- Non-Thai nationals who are a husband, wife, parent, or child of a Thai national;

- Non-Thai nationals who hold a official certificate to give permission to take up residence or permanent residency;

- Non-Thai nationals who have a work permit or have been approved permission by government agencies to work in the Kingdom, including their parents or children;

- Non-Thai nationals who  students of educational institutions official approved by Thai authorities from government, including the parents of the students or guardians, except for of non-formal educational institutions under the law on private schools and  similar other private educational institutions for students;

- Non-Thai nationals need of attendants and their medical treatment; and

- Non-Thai nationals who are allowed to enter the Kingdom under a special arrangement with a strange country.

Except Thai nationals, all nationalities, require a travel permit to enter in Thailand. Tourist and travel visas are not allowed.

There are also frequent other requirements that must be meet before travelers are allowed to plank their Emirates flight. These can contain a Certificate of Entry (COE); fit to fly physical certificate; negative COVID19 PCR check certificate issued not more than 72 hours before coming; health insurance covering COVID19 treatment of not less than USD 100,000 and a letter of agreement on quarantine adjustment by Thai authorities.

As these requirements could change without notice at any instant or moment, travelers are advised to visit Emirates' website for details and to make sure with Thai authorities.

COVID19 PCR tests are also compulsory for all inbound & transit passengers coming to Dubai (and the UAE), including UAE citizens, tourists  & residents, irrespective of the country they are travelling from.

Lufthansa started South Africa-Europe flights operation after Covid-19

Lufthansa has started its operation to include further flights between Johannesburg/Cape Town  and Frankfurt as well as twice a week flights between Johannesburg  and Zurich by Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS).

 Lufthansa started South Africa-Europe flights operation By working closely with both the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Embassy of Switzerland in South Africa, as well as local government, the Lufthansa Air will continue to operate special flights to enable South African nationals to return their homes while transporting  the German and the Swiss nationals, European Union members and Schengen State people to their respective homes. Also, the Lufthansa special flights will allow employees of the German and EU business community, including technical experts, to travel to South Africa for special work purposes.

 “Currently, these kind of flights are the mainly vital service that an airline can offer in a country where travel restrictions remain in place. As South Africa is a main trading partner to Switzerland, Germany and Austria, it's important that the Lufthansa Air remains dynamically present in the market and maintains strong relations between Europe & South Africa.

We are pleased to continue servicing the local market in this manner until travel bans are lifted and all Lufthansa Group carriers are given consent to resume its planned services to Cape Town & Johannesburg and,” says Dr. André Schulz, GM sales, Lufthansa Group, Southern Africa & East Africa.