Aviation Archives - Page 15 of 53 - The Mediterranean Observer

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 2, 2022

The members of the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) express their solidarity with the citizens of the Ukraine, especially the thousands of workers in the Ukrainian hospitality industry. MHRA President Tony Zahra said that, “We share the sorrow at the lives lost and the damage being caused in Ukraine. In the same way that […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 1, 2022

Plaza-de-Cibeles-Madrid-2020-GettyImages-177320982-1280x853.jpg

Spain has reversed plans to prevent international travellers using Covid-19 recovery certificates to enter the country. The European Union had proposed a move to a system based on individuals rather than country of origin, with vaccination or recovery status used to permit entry. The Spanish government was reportedly going to reject the plans and insist […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 1, 2022

ac72451d2eeda1e12f3ed71ab752b3e60b47b0dc-1618223215-3c3fada6-1920x1280-1.jpg

Jet2.com has become the first major airline to drop the rule for passengers to wear face masks on its flights. The airline relaxed its Covid-19 rule on Tuesday (March 1), telling passengers flying to and from airports in England and Northern Ireland that wearing a mask is no longer mandatory. A spokesman said: “It’s no […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 26, 2022

Italy has removed the requirement for vaccinated non-EU visitors to take pre-departure tests before travelling to the country. The move is in line with an EU recommendation made earlier this week and comes into effect from March 1. Visitors from countries within the EU did not have to show proof of a negative test to […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 23, 2022

Europe’s medical tourism is shifting toward Turkey, according to the general manager of an Ankara-based health organization. Many cities in Turkey provide medical tourism services to foreigners, led by tourism centers such as Istanbul, Antalya and Ankara, said Ali Yakut, general manager of healthineverywhere.com, according to a press release. Consumers can choose appropriate health services […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 20, 2022

Introducing millions of foreign tourists to the uniquely beautiful cities of Turkey every year, national flag carrier Turkish Airlines (THY) will contribute to the local tourism sector with its tourism-oriented flights in the summer season of 2022. Some 388 weekly direct flights will be organized from the southern Mediterranean touristic province of Antalya, the Dalaman […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 18, 2022

After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, people, as well as our whole societies and economies, have suffered enough. We cannot afford for this to continue. We must rebuild and look to the future with hope, not fear. Peace and mutual understanding are essential ingredients for recovery. Now is the time to work together, and […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 18, 2022

Aviation body IATA has reported a “sharp” increase in the numbers of international air tickets sold in recent weeks as governments relax Covid-19 travel rules. In the period around February 8, the number of tickets sold was 49% of the same period in 2019 – up from 38% for the period around January 25 (seven-day […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 16, 2022

210530103751-europe-travel-barcelona-spain-full-169-1280x720.jpg

The European Travel Commission (ETC) predicts tourist arrivals to be just 20% below pre-pandemic levels this year in spite of numerous challenges still facing the sector. While Omicron is expected to stifle recovery of Europe’s travel sector in the first quarter of 2022, the travel outlook as a whole remains positive. Domestic travel is expected […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 16, 2022

The impact of climate change can be felt in Turkey, especially after recent unusual weather incidents. Experts say more is in store for the country in terms of rising temperatures. The country’s usually warm Aegean and Mediterranean regions, in particular, will experience a further increase in temperatures during the summer. Professor Doğanay Tolunay, a climate […]

Category: Aviation

Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) Members offer support to Ukrainian Asylum Seekers

Spain agrees to accept Covid-19 recovery certificates

Jet2 drops face mask rule for passengers on flights

Italy and Tunisia latest destinations to relax Testing Rules

‘Europe’s medical tourism shifts to Turkey’

Turkish Airlines to conduct record number of Tourism-Oriented Flights

Tourism Raises its voice for Peace

IATA reports ‘sharp’ increase in Airline Ticket Sales

European tourist arrivals expected to be 20% down on 2019 levels

Turkey’s Aegean, Mediterranean regions set to get warmer amid climate change

The Speaker meets with MHRA to discuss Parliament’s role and the tourism sector

MHRA Commends On-the-Spot Fines for Strengthening Visible Police Enforcement

Budget 2027 | Economic Transformation Requires Careful Calibration of Economic Policies

The Speaker meets with MHRA to discuss Parliament’s role and the tourism sector

MHRA Commends On-the-Spot Fines for Strengthening Visible Police Enforcement

Budget 2027 | Economic Transformation Requires Careful Calibration of Economic Policies