JoinMyTrip has you covered! On today’s travel news, Saudi Arabia plans to open borders to tourism on March 31st. 2 weeks before the country’s biggest religious celebration, Ramadan.
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11th January 2021
EasyJet receives £1.4 billion in loan
The low-cost airline EasyJet has successfully received a five-year £1.4 billion government-backed loans. This will help them get rid of a number of aircraft assets and strengthen their balance sheet. EasyJet believes they will be able to pay back the loan in no time with their strong brand positioning and in hope that customers will return to travel in 2021.
Dubai has been removed from the quarantine-free list in Scotland
Due to the increasing infection rates, Scotland has declared Dubai as a risk area. Travelers traveling back to Scotland from Dubai are now required to self-quarantine.
Israel hopes to open borders in the summer
In 2020, Israel tourism was down by 81%. Israel now plans on opening its borders to tourism this upcoming summer in the hope to bring back travelers to the country.
Saudi Arabia to open borders for tourism
Saudi Arabia plans to reopen its borders for tourism on March 31st. Before that foreigners are not allowed to enter the country nor are Saudi nationals allowed to leave the country.
Spring Festival travel rush preparation in China
Many Chinese cities have tightened their travel restrictions due to the possible Spring Festival travel rush. As a result of this, it is predicted that it will increase infection rates in the country. Travelers traveling during the Spring Festival are asked to follow safety protocols and to avoid unnecessary travels to their hometowns.
Source: Breaking Travel News, Travel Off Path, Global Times
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