August 2021: Asia Pacific travel updates - which countries are open for tourism now? Flight hacking: hand-picked deals. How to travel hassle-free. New airline policies and visa regulations. Latest travel videos. More!

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Weekly roundup

1)  US: Domestic travel restrictions by state.

2)  ‘Life is pretty good’: The Aussies who don’t want to come back from Bali.

3)  Four-stage roadmap reveals when Australians can travel overseas again.

4)  When an airline will hold your connecting flight?

5)  India extends ban on international flights till August 31. 

6)  International air travel stays down across Asia Pacific. Region’s airline traffic is just at 4.4% of levels observed in 2019.

7)  [video] Is this the best time to become a digital nomad in SE Asia?

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8)  Indonesia will be the last country to emerge from the pandemic.

9)  What I wish I knew before my trip overseas during the Covid delta variant surge.  

10)  The 10 most stylish Australian Airbnb properties to stay in.

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40% – 80% off airfares
US and Canada to Asia Pacific

Flight hacking at its best! Sudden price drops, error fares, limited promotions. Hand-picked deals to save you money on your next trip.

Past deals →

Houston IAH →  Hongkong HKG

Roundtrip Economy

April 2022, American Airlines + JAL + Alaska
Regular price: ~$800

$373

Vancouver YVR →  Bangkok BKK

Roundtrip Economy

Sept 2021, Air Canada + ANA
Regular price: ~$900

$599

Chicago ORD →  Seoul ICN

Roundtrip Economy

Mar 2022, Air Canada + United
Regular price: ~$1100

$630
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Travel update: Maldives

The Maldives is open for international tourism. The Maldives took a different approach than most APAC countries, pursuing one of the most liberal opening policies in the world. To protect tourism country reopened its borders to all travelers in June 2020.

Upon arrival into the Maldives, travelers presenting symptoms of COVID-19 will be subject to PCR test at their cost and in case of positive result transported to quarantine facilities to isolate for 14 days. Tourists who do not show COVID-19 symptoms are not required to quarantine on arrival.

The Maldives are presenting themselves as a tourist destination offering a “normal” vacation thanks to the fact that most hotels are located on isolated islands, and that the vast majority of leisure-seekers stay in-resort rather than venture out. In fact, when visiting the Maldives you should be prepared to stay in one place as movement between resorts and islands is subject to authorization.

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40% – 80% off airfares
Europe to Asia Pacific

Please note: most deals are time-sensitive and don't last long. If you can't find the price shown here, play around with different date combinations (several days before or after the original deal) - similar low prices may still be available.

Past deals →

Moscow DME →  Maldives MLE

Roundtrip Economy

Sept 2021, Gulf Air
Regular price: ~$570

$360

Madrid MAD →  Tokyo HND

Roundtrip Economy

Sept 2021, Air France
Regular price: ~$690

$407

Paris CDG →  Bangkok BKK

Roundtrip Economy

Aug 2021, Lutfansa + Swiss Air
Regular price: ~$840

$419

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Airline promotions

Etihad→Double Etihad Guest Miles plus free private airport transfer between Dubai and Abu Dhabi airport. Details →

Cathay Pacific→ Apply for Standard Chartered Cathay Mastercard and get up to 200.000 Asia Miles plus Marco Polo Club points for every dollar you spend. Details →

Virgin Australia Get the Covid-19 vaccine and sign up to Virgin Australia V-mail for a chance to win 1 million Velocity Frequent Flyer Points. Details →

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40% – 80% off airfares
within Asia Pacific

Flight prices constantly fluctuate and there is no single source of the cheapest airfare. We always give you a booking link to the website that offers the lowest price - Tiket2 (that's us!), Google Flights, Kayak, Momondo, Skyscanner, etc.

Past deals →

Jeju CJU →  Seoul GMP

Roundtrip Economy

Sept 2021, T'Way Air
Regular price: ~$60

$27

Surabaya  SUB →  Singapore SIN

Roundtrip Economy

Mar 2022, Jetstar
Regular price: ~$150

$102

Queenstown ZQN →  Sydney SYD

Roundtrip Economy

Oct 2021, Jetstar
Regular price: ~$580

$270

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