Category: Aviation

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 7, 2022
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Morocco has reopened to international arrivals from today after being closed since late November due to the Omicron variant of Covid-19. Adult arrivals need proof they are fully vaccinated, with UK travellers required to show their NHS Covid Pass. Children under 18 are exempt from this requirement. But all arrivals aged six and above need […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 7, 2022
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Europe’s aviation leaders have urged European governments to join in creating an EU Pact for Aviation Decarbonisation after signing a declaration to decarbonise the sector in Toulouse today. The Toulouse Declaration was described as “a breakthrough” by European airports association ACI Europe, committing governments, airlines, aviation associations and aerospace companies to achieve net zero CO2 […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 5, 2022
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Malta’s Minister for Foreign and European Affairs, Evarist Bartolo held bilateral meetings with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain, José Manuel Albares and UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvil, during an official visit, to discuss common challenges facing the Mediterranean EU members states in Madrid, Spain. During the meetings, the two Ministers […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 4, 2022
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From Monday 7th February, restrictions on private gatherings will be removed, Maltese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health Dr Chris Fearne announced at a press conference on Friday. Fearne added that the majority of COVID-19 measures would be removed by the beginning of summer. 4 FEBRUARY Fully vaccinated children aged 5-11 no longer need […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 4, 2022
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A simplified Passenger Locator Form (PLF) and plans to tackle Covid variants without a return to hotel quarantine will not be ready in time for the removal of tests on fully vaccinated travellers next week. The PLF and revised measures for ‘red list’ countries are still being worked on, with testing to be retained for […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 4, 2022
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Travel and tourism’s contribution to the global economy could reach $8.6 trillion this year sector starts to recover from the ravages of the pandemic. The forecast from the World Travel & Tourism Council would see the sector almost recover to the 2019 level of generating almost $9.2 trillion. Covid-19 brought the sector to an almost […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 3, 2022
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French EU Presidency January marks the start of the French EU Presidency, with 3 main priorities that include: (i) Europe’s sovereignty; (ii) Climate, Social and Digital transition; and (iii) Europe for 2030: investment, values, youth, culture and health. The French Presidency will also wrap up the process of the Conference on the Future of Europe. […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 3, 2022
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National flag carrier Turkish Airlines (THY) took another step in its sustainability efforts, which the aviation industry sought to adopt, by launching the first flight using sustainable aviation fuel on Wednesday. The flight using aviation fuel obtained from sustainable sources departed from Istanbul Airport for the Charles De Gaulle Airport in Paris. While sustainable fuel, […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 3, 2022
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Turkey’s tourism revenues doubled last year as foreign arrivals bounced back, official data showed Monday, reflecting a recovery as the impact of the initial wave of COVID-19 pandemic measures in 2020 receded. Revenues climbed 103% to nearly $25 billion in 2021, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) data showed. The figure was still well off the […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 1, 2022
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All travellers to EU member states will be required to have had a second vaccination within nine months (270 days) from Today. Visitors may also provide proof of recovery within the past six months (180 days) or a booster vaccination in order to travel within the European Union from February 1. Changes, confirmed last week […]


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