CHIANG MAI, Feb 15 — The global aviation industry saw a total of 3,580 new international air routes made available in 2022 despite the uncertainties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, said UK-based aviation consultancy ASM Global Route Development.

GENEVA, Jan 20 — The World Health Organisation (WHO) advised its member states on Wednesday to lift or ease international traffic bans although it still considers the Covid-19 pandemic a major concern, said Xinhua.

SYDNEY, Dec 2 — Australia's tally of people with the new Omicron variant of Covid-19 edged higher on Thursday, prompting state governments to bolster domestic border controls as health experts wait to learn more about the dangers posed by the strain.

GENEVA, Dec 1 — The World Health Organisation (WHO) warned on Tuesday that blanket travel bans will not prevent the international spread of the Covid-19 Omicron variant, even as dozens of countries have already introduced such restrictions, Xinhua reported.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 10 — The government has agreed to allow Malaysians who have been fully vaccinated for Covid-19 to travel abroad without MyTravelPass (MTP) of the Immigration Department effective tomorrow, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 — In anticipation of a potential revival in international travel, AirAsia.com has partnered with Turkish Airlines to allow it to enhance its strong pan-Asia flight network.