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

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Flights to Asia resume

Countries of Asia and the Pacific are gradually reopening to tourism 🏝️⛱️ 🌞. To encourage air travel, airlines offer significantly lower prices to popular destinations.

Tiket2 is the only ticket booking website that focuses on flights to Asia Pacific. Expect much cheaper airfares than anywhere else!

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Welcome to the Air Traveler Club — Tiket2's weekly newsletter about the current state of tourism and international travel. You can check our up-to-date list of countries reopened for tourism.

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( 1 )  Bali may reopen in October, but only for tourists from low-risk countries such as South Korea, Japan, Singapore, and New Zealand. Unfortunately, a quarantine will still be required.

( 2 )  Indonesia: New rules for obtaining a visa (no, tourist visas are not available yet).

( 3 )  Garuda Indonesia: The national carrier is experiencing a rapid descent. Some of its funds have been confiscated as international courts have ruled against the airline.

( 4 )  Singapore will accept tourists and transits from Indonesia, starting 22 September. Multiple PCR tests and a 14-day quarantine will still apply.

( 5 )  Vietnam: Western tourists are keen to return, but mandatory quarantine can be a deal-breaker.

( 6 )  More travel bans coming? Scientists have some bad news: brace for more of what we've already been through. 

( 7 )  Thailand's tentative moves to reopen its borders continue. In October, vaccinated foreign travelers will be allowed to visit 5 more destinations: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, and Chonburi.

( 8 )  A flight attendant and her crew share the 17 biggest mistakes people make when they fly.

( 9 )  Frequent flyer: Looking at it objectively, is airline elite status still worth it right now?

( 10 )  Travel etiquette: What you should and shouldn’t wear on a plane.

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40% – 80% off airfares
US to/from 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 →

Fort Lauderdale FLL →  Hong Kong HKG

Roundtrip Economy

Dec 2021, Air Canada
Regular price: ~$920

$54640% off

New York JFK →  Bangkok BKK

Roundtrip Economy

Dec 2021, Etihad
Regular price: ~$1600

$65959% off

Los Angeles LAX →  Sydney SYD

Roundtrip Economy

Mar 2022, Hawaiian + Jetstar
Regular price: ~$1220

$73740% off

📺  Travel television

( video )  US reopens in November: Vaccinated foreigners from more than 30 countries - including UK and EU - will be allowed to enter the US without going to quarantine.

( video )  Australia: Overseas travel in post-Covid world is likely to come with complexity and cost.

( video )  Baliisolated memories. A nostalgic, cinematic travel back to the Island of Gods.

( video )  Indonesia relaxes PPKM restrictions introduced more than 2 month ago, and opening some tourist spots across the country.

( video )  'A New Era Of Travel': a cinematic campaign inspires a purposeful travel. Featuring Patti Smith, Rogere Federer, and Rihanna. 

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Travel update: Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea (PNG) is not open for tourism yet. Only fully vaccinated travelers that have permission from local authorities can enter PNG. There are no further restrictions for eligible vaccinated visitors to travel domestically within PNG.

The reopening date for Papua New Guinea borders remains unknown, but it will be no earlier than Q1 2022. Check the recent update on international flights to PNG.

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40% – 80% off airfares
Europe to/from 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 →

Paris CDG →  Hong Kong HKG

Roundtrip Economy

Sept 2021, FinnAir
Regular price: ~$700

$39843% off

Amsterdam AMS →  Bangkok BKK

Roundtrip Economy

Nov 2021, FinnAir
Regular price: ~$720

$42041% off

Barcelona BCN →  Singapore SIN

Roundtrip Economy

Oct 2021, Etihad
Regular price: ~$920

$46449% off

Airline promotions

Malaysia Airlines 50% bonus points for Enrich members if you book a domestic flight. Details

Qantas950,000 Qantas Points for your bussiness. Details

Cathay PacificGet vaccinated and sign up for Asia Miles or Marco Polo Club to win free flight ticket. Details

Cathay Pacific2,000 bonus Asia Miles when you book any Cathay Pacific holidays. Details

Philippine Airlines20% discount for Filipino citizens with disability (PWD). 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 →

Sydney SYD →  Melbourne AVV

Roundtrip Economy

Nov 2021, Jetstar
Regular price: ~$125

$4660% off

Cebu City CEB →  Tokyo NRT

Roundtrip Economy

Apr 2022, Cebu Pacific
Regular price: ~$360

$13861% off

Wellington WLG →  Gold Coast OOL

Roundtrip Economy

Feb 2022, Jetstar
Regular price: ~$610

$21763% off

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