For a country as large as Canada, limits on air travel have a significant impact, which certainly speaks to the seriousness of the government to better contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Latest travel rules also hitting business trips-execs Business aviation group seeks exemption for essential travel Manufacturing group wants clarity on rules
MONTREAL, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Canada’s latest move to limit inbound flights to four airports as it seeks to curb the spread of COVID-19 from leisure travel, is spilling over to business trips and fueling uncertainty which could delay economic recovery, industry executives said.
Canada, which already has some of the world’s toughest air travel and quarantine rules, is bringing in new restrictions aimed at people returning from overseas vacations.
Passengers arriving from abroad face new requirements such as mandatory airport COVID-19 tests and hotel quarantines for up to three days, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said last week.