Starting from October 11, Indian travellers fully vaccinated with both doses of Covishield will not require to be quarantined in the United Kingdom, British high commissioner to India Alex Ellis tweeted today.
Tag: Global travel
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International superstar Priyanka Chopra Jonas has her fans, particularly in India, in raptures after she posted a picture of herself sitting cross-legged in a plane on Instagram.
UK recognises Covishield vaccine, but quarantine rules still to apply for Indian travellers
The United Kingdom has announced changes in its travel and quarantine rules and said that the UK now recognises Covishield as a vaccine. This comes after the Indian government had threatened ‘reciprocal action’ amid a growing row over UK not recognising the Covishield vaccine made in India.
UAE-India air traffic in top 10 list of country pairs
The UAE-India air traffic sector has claimed back spot in the top 10 country pair list with airlines scheduled to fly around 1.2 million seats in September, making it the eighth busiest international route this month, data released by OAG, a UK-based aviation data firm.
US, UK further ease travel COVID-19 curbs for Indians
Indians travelling to the US and the UK will now get to see more travel relaxations, with the number of COVID-19 cases in the country decreasing, according to media reports.
Singapore Airlines partners with leading brands to offer in-flight experiences
In a novel initiative, Singapore Airlines (SIA) today joined hands with the country’s leading brands to offer unique on ground and in-flight experiences for its global customer base.
Air India announces flights to London after Britain eases curbs
India’s national carrier Air India has announced a flight schedule from Mumbai to London following Britain’s relaxations to the travel restrictions from India.
Javed Akthar to headline ZEE Live’s ‘India Shayari Project’ on Independence Day
Highlighting India’s rich cultural and poetic heritage dating back to the pre-independence era, ZEE Live is livestreaming a 90-minute special ‘India Shayari Project’ globally on Indian Independence Day.
Dubai: Two Indian expatriates become Mahzooz millionaires
Two Indian expats, one who went home to see her ailing father in Kerala and another whose lucky number is ‘7’ have won AED 1 million each in the 37th weekly Mahzooz draw.
Singapore set to ease COVID restrictions, open entry to vaccinated foreign workers
Singapore is set to ease COVID restrictions on daily life from today and begin slightly loosening border controls, citing a vaccination rate that now ranks among the best in the world. New quarantine rules in Singapore.
