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Measures Imposed by Governments for Flights and Passengers from and to Japan

IATA has been gathering information concerning aviation issues in relation with the situation arisin...

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The Henley & Partners Visa Restrictions Index – A Global Ranking of Countries based on the Travel Freedoms their Citizens Enjoy

In today’s globalized world, visa restrictions play an important role in controlling the movement ...

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WHO develops health advisory for 2010 FIFA World Cup

The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed health advisory for the 2010 FIFA World Cup which ...

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Cooperation to Keep Flying Secure

Geneva - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reiterated that the security of passenge...

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Influenza A(H1N1) Swine Flu –Travel regulations introduced by: Japan, China, Australia, France, India, Argentina, Turkey, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Spain, Sri Lanka and more…

Amsterdam , 29 May 2009, 15:02 CET. The WHO is not recommending travel restrictions relat...

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Frequently asked questions – Influenza A(H1N1) and Air Travel

Is it safe to travel? The World Health Organization (WHO) is the expert internationa...

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UK changes to entry and transit requirements for citizens of Chinese Taipei (Taiwan), South Africa and Jamaica

Effective from the 3rd March 2009 the UK government has introduced changes to entry and transit rest...

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Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) launched

With effect from 12th January 2009, the procedures for travellers to the United States wishing to en...

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USA Visa Waiver Program (VWP) expansion – Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)

Effective 17 November 2008, nationals of Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, South Korea, Latvia, Lith...

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Travellers to bail out bankers with new taxes

Travellers departing from Belgian or Irish airports can expect to find additional taxes on their fli...

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Biometrics and flying without passports - IATA looks at the future of travel with CNN

Last week, CNN’s Richard Quest joined Giovanni Bisignani, IATA’s Director General and CEO, on a ...

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Electronic system for travel authorization for travellers to the USA

The US Dept. of Homeland Security has announced the implementation of the Electronic System for Trav...

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Industry Bids Farewell to Paper Ticket

IATA launched a new era in air travel as it bid farewell to the paper ticket as the industry conver...

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Austrian border control during UEFA Tournament

Austria is a Schengen member state, however, in connection with the UEFA Euro 2008 Tournament, Austr...

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Going to the UEFA Champions League Final in Moscow? Your ticket is your visa!

In connection with the UEFA Champions League Final in Moscow on May 21, 2008, all ticket holders att...

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Olympic Visas for China

The People\'s Rep. of China is organizing the Beijing 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games. In accor...

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Countdown to Last Paper Ticket - 50 days until 100% E-Ticketing

\"On June 1, 2008 we will achieve 100% electronic ticketing,\" said Giovanni Bisignani, IATA’s Dir...

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IATA supports emissions free flight

IATA has formed a partnership with Solar Impulse – an organization that is building a prototype ai...

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New initiatives towards simplifying passenger air travel with pre- and post flight self-service options

In 2004 IATA launched “Simplifying the Business”, an industry-wide programme designed to make p...

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Visa requirements for the UEFA EURO 2008 Tournament

The Euro 2008 Tournament will take place in Austria and Switzerland from 7 to 29 June 2008. As Sw...

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Schengen area border control rules will not apply to air transport until 29 March 2008

On 21 December, 2007 nine new countries will join the Schengen area, after which border control by l...

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Passport required when departing the U.S.A.

As of 1 October 2007, people of all nationalities departing the U.S.A. will need a valid passport. ...

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