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Bengaluru repeals requirement for [all] international arrivals to be tested for Covid-19 on arrival

December 2, 2021 by Ajay Leave A Comment

On November 30, 2021, Karnataka mandated that all international arrivals in the state be tested for Covid-19 on arrival. This guideline was intended to be a failsafe over and above the health guidelines from the Indian Government, which mandated testing of people from specific geographies. However, as it turned out, with one testing vendor on the ground, this quickly became a problem with people waiting over 6 hours to get their reports. Karnataka has now scaled down the requirements for testing on arrival As per a new order issued last night, Karnataka has now downgraded the requirements to align with the Central Government’s requirements. The new order issued says, As per the revised protocol, travellers from certain specified countries (based…

International Arrivals in India can test with Rapid-PCR test on arrival, apart from RT-PCR (Expensive but Quicker)

December 1, 2021 by Ajay 5 Comments

It has been clarified that Rapid PCR test results will also be accepted for evaluation on arrival in India, as a part of the new test requirements introduced effective December 1, 2021. Details inside.

India postpones international flight re-opening in light of new Coronavirus variant discovery

December 1, 2021 by Ajay 1 Comment

India announced that regular international flights will reopen on December 15, 2021. It might now be rethinking its decision. Here is what we know so far.

US considering T-1 timeline for testing for everyone arriving into the US, and possible quarantine

December 1, 2021 by Ajay 1 Comment

The US is considering some big moves on the back of the discovery of the Omicron variant of the CoronaVirus recently. For one, they are most probably shrinking the timeline for a negative test for arrival in the US. Also, other harsher measures are on the table, such as post-arrival testing and quarantine.

Flying (domestic) into Maharashtra? You need an RT-PCR negative test report here on, even if you are fully vaccinated

December 1, 2021 by Ajay 7 Comments

Planning to fly into Maharashtra from anywhere inside India? You will now need to present an RT-PCR report to arrive in the state, even if you are fully vaccinated and can present proof for the same. Here are the details of the updated rules and requirements.

Arriving on international flight to Mumbai Airport? Be prepared for a compulsory 14-day quarantine (including from Europe)

November 30, 2021 by Ajay 15 Comments

A new requirement from the Government of Maharashtra, effective December 1, 2021, requires all international arrivals to home quarantine + RT-PCR on arrival. In addition, those arriving from at-risk countries will have to undergo a 7-day institutional quarantine.

Effective Dec 1, India will require post-arrival Covid-19 test and 7-days home quarantine for select countries

November 30, 2021 by Ajay 9 Comments

India will require travellers arriving into the country from various at-risk countries to be testing on arrival, as well as require a random 2% sample for every international flight to be tested effective December 1, 2021. Here are the details.

UK-bound passengers need to RT-PCR test by day 2 and isolate till results not received

November 28, 2021 by Ajay 1 Comment

The United Kingdom has re-instituted requirements for an RT-PCR test on arrival into the UK, effective November 30, 2021. Details inside.

American Express to levy charges for guest access at Delhi American Express Lounge effective December 24, 2021

November 27, 2021 by Ajay 4 Comments

American Express is changing the lounge access policies at the Delhi Airport American Express Lounge. Effective December 2021, there will be a charge applicable for Lounge Access for guests of cardmembers in the lounge.

Good News: India to lift ban on commercial flights after 20 months. Regular flights to resume in December 2021 (with some exceptions)

November 27, 2021 by Ajay 3 Comments

In some good news for Indian travellers and those travelling to India, India has opened up its borders to international travellers with effect from December 15, 2021, with some restrictions.

IndiGo and Vistara return to Singapore using Vaccinated Travel Lane

November 24, 2021 by Ajay 5 Comments

IndiGo and Vistara have just announced the launch of Vaccinated Travel Lane flights between India and Singapore, offering customers the option of flying into Singapore without quarantine as long as they are fully vaccinated.

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