I read the news so you don't have to. Weekly updates about what's going on in the travel space
Updates on Countries Opening Up
USA: Disneyland Florida is opening up and everyone is afraid of the spread of virus. Please avoid going to Disneyland if possible.
USA: Just... avoid USA for a while more, especially the Southern states.
Canada: Ontario premier wants US border to remain close.
South Korea: Visitors arriving from high-risk countries have to show a health certificate showing they tested negative for Covid-19
Australia: Fear of second wave of the virus is here.
New Zealand: Air New Zealand puts hold on new flight bookings
UK: Here is a list of 70 countries that English holidaymakers can visit without self-isolating upon returning
Hungary: Tightens Travel Rules After Virus Spike Abroad
What Deals are Hot at the Moment
Ps: Always look for free cancellation when possible, especially booking hotels.
As you can see, I have been doing some research on flights 😅 Hello weekend plans.
Format: Destination | Cost | Airlines | Date | Hotel
Singapore to Phuket, Thailand | US$70 | Jetstar | September – January 2021 | JW Marriott Phuket
Singapore to Bali, Indonesia | US$60 | Airasia | April 2020 – February 2021 | Destiny Villa
New York to Austin, Texas | US$35 | United Airlines | September – December 2020 | Kasa Austin Downtown Apartments
Cairo, Egypt to Athens, Greece | US$217 | Aegean Airlines | January – June 2021 | Electra Metropolis (Being at the Acropolis without tourists must be a dream)
Phoenix, Arizona to Singapore | US$500 | United Airlines | September – December 2020 | The Fullerton Bay Hotel (My fav hotel. Totally not biased over here 🤣)
Vilnius, Lithuania to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 393€ | Qatar Airways | January – March 2021 | Home Apartment KL
Vienna, Austria to Malaga, Spain | 20€ | Ryanair | September 2020 | Holidays2Malaga Granados (Please visit the Picasso museum!)
Oslo, Norway to Bangkok, Thailand | 330€ | Air France | September – November 2020| List of recommendations because I've been to Bangkok too many times
What else is going on
American Airlines now more watchful of frequent flyer points fraud. New surcharge for your business flight via Singapore Airlines. Virgin Atlantic says to restart some flights on July 20. China Eastern's "fly at will" ticket for unlimited weekend flights till December 31.