South Korea is easing entry restrictions for certain categories of travelers, a move that could help boost international inbound traffic.

The move comes as European travelers seek to take advantage of easing COVID-19 restrictions.

On June 14 European Union leaders attended an official signing ceremony for the rules, which include the introduction of the EU Digital COVID Certificate. 

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and Changi Airport Group will fund a monthly special allowance and cater meals for workers over a six-month period, as well as subsidizing the cost of personal protective equipment (PPE). 

Airlines are hoping the G7 summit in Cornwall, England, and the U.S./EU summit in Brussels will lead to North Atlantic travel corridors being put in place. 

The timing of the move has drawn criticism from the CEO of Smartwings Group who also bemoaned that Eurowings’ parent Lufthansa had received state aid from Germany while his group had not received any from the Czech government.

The IATA Travel Pass will go live “within weeks,” as the airline representative body attempts to breathe life back into the international travel sector.

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