JoinMyTrip has you covered! In today’s travel news, in the UK, the government has lifted restrictions, and now all restaurants, pubs, and shops have reopened.
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13th of April, 2021
The UK has lifted restrictions
In the UK, the government has lifted restrictions, and now all restaurants, pubs, and shops have reopened. However, they have advised people to hold off on all plans pertaining to international travel for the summer. So, the decision on nonessential travel will be taken post-May 17th.
TUI Group reveals plans to raise €350 million in fresh funding
TUI Group has revealed plans to raise at least €350 million in fresh funding as the company seeks to move out of the ongoing impact from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tokyo tests facial recognition technology for international travelers
Tokyo has started testing facial recognition technology for international travelers. So travelers do not need to show passports or flight tickets after check-in. This is to speed up the boarding process and provide a contactless experience for passengers.
Fake health certificates have become a big issue
IDEMIA’s health pass enables governments to curb the risk of incoming travelers spreading Covid-19. As the Pass is linked to a traveler’s identity, it cannot be transferred to anyone else and cannot be copied without appropriate authority.
Fun Travel Fact: Did you know that there are 61,000 passengers in the air over the United States at any given time of any day?
Source: Bloomberg, Breaking Travel News, The Jakarta posts, Help Net Security.
