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Covid-19: US extends mask rule for travel while weighing new approach

Federal officials are extending the requirement for masks on planes and public transportation for one more month through mid-April while taking steps that could lead to lifting the rule. The mask mandate was scheduled to expire March 18, but the Transportation Security Administration said on Thursday that it will extend the requirement through April 18. TSA said the extra month will give the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention time to develop new, more targeted policies that will consider the number of cases of COVID-19 nationally and in local communities, and the risk of new variants. The TSA enforces the rule, which extends to planes, buses, trains and transit hubs. As of March 3, more than 90 per cent of the US population lived in areas with low or medium COVID-19 case levels, meaning that the CDC no longer recommends face masks in public indoor settings. A decision to eventually scrap the mask requirement one of the last vestiges of nationwide pandemic rules has

There's demand all over but daily rate recovery is slow: Hyatt Hotels Sr VP

In a Q&A, Genevieve Materne says average daily rates (ADRs) may touch pre-Covid only in 2023-24, though lifting of curbs on international flights will offer some traction

With Covid-19 cases on the wane, countries start relaxing travel norms

Travel firms pin hopes on a robust spring and summer season after two years of closure

Online travel player Wego to acquire Cleartrip's Mideast biz from Flipkart

The Boards of Directors of Wego and Flipkart have approved the transaction, which is expected to close in the second half of 2022.

Cheer is returning to travel and tourism sector amid demand revival

We have seen a recovery in our bookings in the last seven days, says Sunil Bhaskaran, CEO of AirAsia India

Travel sector hails new health norms, urges restart of normal int'l flights

Says govt move will boost consumer confidence and accelerate revival of travel, tourism and hospitality sectors as well as economy at large

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Job postings in Travel & Tourism sector sees 4% rise in Dec: Report

The travel and tourism industry, one of the hardest hit by the pandemic in the country, is on the path of recovery and registered a 4 per cent year-on-year growth in job postings during December 2021

S Korea air traffic rose 10.8% in 2021 while international travel declined

South Korea's air traffic rose 10.8 per cent last year on increased domestic flights but international travel continued to falter amid the Covid-19 pandemic, data showed

Airbnb's across India are all set to welcome travellers in 2022

With the new year approaching, it may appear that the holidays are coming to an end! But don't be discouraged; vacation season isn't done yet

Covid-19: Omicron, storms, disrupt air travel for fourth consecutive day

Flight delays and cancellations tied to staffing shortages have been a constant this year

58% Indians plan travel in next three months, says online survey

Similar outreach by LocalCircles in March said 50% participants had plans to travel.

Nepal makes quarantine mandatory for travellers arriving from 67 countries

Nepal on Saturday made two weeks quarantine mandatory for travelers arriving from 67 different countries amid rise in Covid cases

Airlines place their bets as they look past pandemic to renew fleets

Business has begun humming again as airlines look to snap up the greener passenger and freight planes they believe will give them an edge in a post-pandemic recovery driven by predicted travel demand

Mandatory for international passengers to pre-book RT-PCR tests: Centre

The Centre on Tuesday made it mandatory for international passengers arriving in India to pre-book RT-PCR test.

Business travel likely to shrink further in near-term: MakeMyTrip CEO

In a Q&A, MakeMyTrip's Group CEO Rajesh Magow and Group CTO Sanjay Mohan talk about challenges for the travel sector in the age of Omicron, business travel shrinking further in the near term

American Airlines cites Boeing delay in trimming international plans

American Airlines is dropping some international flights from its plans for next summer because Boeing has failed to deliver planes that the airline ordered, according to an internal memo.

France announces new travel restrictions after reporting Omicron cases

The French government has announced new travel restrictions that will enter into force on Saturday.

Mandaviya to hold meeting with states on tracking Omicron at airports

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will chair a meeting with the States on airport screening and surveillance with Airport Public Health Officials (APHOs) and Port Health Officials (PHOs)

Govt issues new guidelines for international passengers amid Omicron fears

Amid the rising concerns of the new COVID-19 variant 'Omicron', government has issued new guidelines for the international passengers arriving in India