AIRLINES AIRLINES UPDATE UPDATE FIFA

With just over a year to go until the World

Cup Qatar 2022 kicks-off, QatarAirways Holidays has announced the launch of its fantravel packages, inclusive of match tickets, return flightsand accommodation options.

With a few easy steps to follow, fansacross the world will need to first join Qatar AirwaysPrivilege Club, to have access to unique travel packages with booking flexibility and get their seats reserved at theirpreferred matches.

The journey then begins withfans selectingtheir favourite team, whose participation in the tournament will be decided based on ongoing FIFA World Cup qualifiers. In the event that the chosen team does not qualify for the tournament, a full refund option will be offered,or fans have the flexibility to choose a different team’s matches (subject to availability).

To guarantee their experience fans can choose from seven-tiered travel packages. Eachfan can book atotal of seven matches by combining more than one package. In the case that their favouriteteam is defeated in the advanced tournament stages,tickets will be issued to matches of one of the prevailing teams fromthe same group or knock-out path.

To book or learn more, visit qatarairways.com/app/ fifa2022.

The International Air TransportAssociation(IATA) reported that people are increasingly frustrated with Covid-19 travel restrictions. Asurvey commissioned by IATA of 4,700 respondents in 11markets in September demonstrated confidence thatthe risks of Covid-19 can be effectively managed and thatthe freedom to travel should be restored.

Some 67% of respondents believe that most country borders should be opened now, up 12 percentagepoints from a June survey. The survey revealed that 64% of respondents felt border closures are unnecessary and have not been effective in containing the virus (up11points from June). Some 73% responded that their quality of life is suffering as a result of Covid-19 travel restrictions (up six points from June).

With vaccination rates globallyincreasing, 80% of respondents agree that vaccinated peopleshould be able to travel freely by air. However, there were strong views against making vaccination a condition for air travel. About two-thirds felt it is morally wrong to restrict travel only to those who have been vaccinated. Over 80% of respondents believe that testing before airtravel should an alternative for people without access tovaccination.