Hong Kong to end hotel quarantine for international arrivals Hong Kong is to further ease its Covid-19 travel restrictions from next week, removing the requirement for international visitors to undergo hotel quarantine.  Currently overseas arrivals must complete three days of compulsory hotel quarantine, followed by a further four days of “medical surveillance”, during which they must test daily. From 26 …

British Airways to cancel flights during Queen’s state funeral British Airways is set to cancel 100 flights and reschedule others on Monday 19 September in an effort to reduce noise during Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral and committal service.  The UK carrier said in a statement that skies around West London will be closed at certain moments during the day …

We are hugely saddened by the death of Queen Elizabeth II. As we all make personal reflections on Her Majesty’s service of our country and The Commonwealth, we would like to share our appreciation and admiration of her promotion of our industry. Japan eases Covid rules for fully vaccinated travellers Japan has moved to further ease its Covid-19 entry requirements …

New UK rail strikes set for 15th & 17th September Train drivers at 12 operating companies (TOCs) are set to take part in industrial action later this month, in an ongoing dispute over pay. The Aslef union said that members would walk out between 0000 and 2359 on Thursday September 15. TOCs affected by the latest round of walkouts are …