Dynamic and detailed: IATA releases free interactive travel restrictions map

INTERNATIONAL. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has introduced a free interactive map to give travellers the latest information on travel restrictions. The map can be viewed here.

The map, which relies on IATA’s Timatic database, is updated more than 200 times per day to keep pace with the dynamic COVID-19 situation. This means it can provide accurate up-to-date information based on one’s citizenship and country of residence.

The map gives the live travel situation at the time of writing on 11 June

IATA Timatic Assistant Director Anish Chand said: “As the aviation industry prepares to safely restart, travellers will need to know which countries’ borders are open and what health restrictions exist. Travellers can rely on Timatic for comprehensive and accurate information on travel during the pandemic.”

The release of the interactive map comes after an IATA survey found more than 80% of travellers said they were as concerned about potential quarantine restrictions as actually catching the virus during travel.

“We support the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) guidelines to harmonise the measures to keep people safe while travelling and provide the confidence to open borders without quarantine measures. This Timatic offering will be a vital tool for travellers who need easy access to accurate information on entry requirements,” Chand added.

Timatic has also launched a COVID-19 alerts service to provide subscribers with real-time notifications.

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