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IATA Releases Criteria for COVID-19 Testing at Airports
Ideally COVID-19 testing would be required in advance of arrival at the airport and within 24 hours of travel. Keep Reading
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Manchester Airport Trials Security Pre-Booking
Manchester Airport in the U.K. is giving passengers the opportunity to pre-book a 15 minute security slot as part of a new trial by operator Manchester Airports Group. Keep Reading
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