Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Country / Language Menu WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW REPORTS “What you need to know” is a series of reports that give practical information, advice and tips to readers about current and trending topics in business travel. Download our reports below. Airline operations November 29, 2021 These reports present a roundup of what’s been happening to airlines in the world over the last month as travel restrictions begin to ease. READ MORE Vaccinations and easing travel restrictions November 16, 2021 While they have yet to become a mandatory condition of travel, a traveler’s vaccination status is increasingly being used to determine which travel restrictions they are subject to and which services and amenities they can access at their destination. READ MORE Insights: Transatlantic Rebound October 21, 2021 The U.S. government’s relaxed restrictions have sparked a travel boom, and airlines are already responding with expanded schedules. READ MORE Digital Health Passes Update October 7, 2021 We’ve created this new report as companion to the original paper, updating you on some of the recent developments and progress on digital health passes READ MORE Report: Track and trace apps July 29, 2021 Multiple locations have implemented apps to help travelers easily fulfill health regulations while traveling. This report summarizes the most common ones for Asia, Europe, Middle East, North America and Southwest Pacific. READ MORE Report: EU Digital COVID Certificate June 29, 2021 The European Union is introducing the EU Digital COVID Certificate to facilitate the safe free movement of EU citizens within the EU during the pandemic. EU Member States have already started issuing and using the certificate, although it officially launches on July 1, 2021. READ MORE Getting back to business travel: Advice for travelers May 19, 2021 Do you have a business trip coming up? Maybe it’s your first trip in quite a while. A lot is likely to have changed since you were last on the road. Do you remember all the preparations you used to make before traveling? What should you be doing to ensure a seamless and safe experience? We’ve shared some key tips and advice that you may find useful. READ MORE COVID-19 and travel bans May 5, 2021 To control the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus, governments around the world recommend against all but essential travel to certain countries, quarantining citizens returning from affected areas and restricting non-resident arrivals. READ MORE Airport COVID-19 testing April 23, 2021 COVID-19 testing is seen as a way to safely open up both international and domestic travel, particularly as more destinations make the presentation of a negative result a condition of arrival. Such a result may reduce or even eliminate quarantine in some destinations. As testing develops, it is … READ MORE Digital Health Passes March 23, 2021 While the level of recognition of the different digital health pass offerings may presently be quite low, and many of the solutions still have some way to go in their development and roll-out, the value that they offer on the path to safe travel is clearly understood by business travelers. READ MORE COVID-19: Airline seat capacity policy March 19, 2021 As part of their efforts to keep travelers safe, some airlines are social distancing passengers by keeping a number of seats free on flights; typically, the middle seat is kept free. This report details what airlines are doing and includes information on those that have not announced the adoption of such measures. READ MORE Brexit: What it means for business travel March 2, 2021 Since the U.K.’s exit from the EU (European Union), rules affecting business travel between the U.K. and Europe have changed. Changes mostly affect U.K. citizens making trips to Europe, but business travel from Europe to the U.K. will see some changes too. Anyone traveling for business between Europe and the U.K. could be affected under some circumstances. READ MORE Hotel cleanliness and hygiene programs February 24, 2021 In an effort to reassure both employees and travelers that they are doing what they can to protect them against COVID-19, hotels are implementing new and improved cleanliness and hygiene processes. This report summarizes what hotel companies around the world are doing and planning. READ MORE COVID-19: Airline mask policy January 25, 2021 As part of their efforts to keep travelers and employees safe, almost all airlines around the world now require passengers to wear a face covering of some sort for the duration of a trip. However, there can be some differences between airlines. These reports detail what airlines currently require. READ MORE Getting back to business travel: The path back to safe travel December 15, 2020 COVID-19 has proved to be an incredibly powerful disruptor of travel. It’s now been nine months since the World Health Organization’s (WHO) March 2020 pandemic declaration, and travel has so far returned only to modest levels. READ MORE Business travel issues: Brexit December 1, 2020 This document provides a round-up of the latest situation regarding Brexit, drawing largely on the most recent information and advice from the Government of the United Kingdom (U.K.). READ MORE Airline cleanliness and hygiene programs November 24, 2020 These reports summarize what airlines around the world are doing and planning in Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia and Southwest Pacific READ MORE Rail cleanliness and hygiene September 16, 2020 In an effort to reassure travelers that they are doing all they can to protect them against COVID-19, rail operators and train companies are implementing new and improved cleanliness and hygiene processes. These reports summarize what a selection of train companies around the world are doing. READ MORE Getting back to business travel: At the airport August 14, 2020 To give people the confidence to resume travel, measures are already being rolled out by suppliers, regulators and other organizationsto ensure they can do so safely, with a much reduced risk of exposure to COVID-19. Many aspects of air travel may not return to how they were before COVID-19. The six stages a traveler has … READ MORE Car rental company cleanliness and hygiene programs July 31, 2020 This report summarizes what car rental companies around the world are doing and planning in view of COVID-19. READ MORE Post navigation Page 1 Page 2 Next → Travel smart. Achieve more. Get solutions for business travel that help you save time, money and stress. 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