Advice against travelling, Tents for lorries and SJ trains in Norway

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As usual, we run travel news on Mondays, although nothing is as usual in the travel industry right now. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs currently advises against non-essential travel to all countries, which as far as we know has never happened before.

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The MFA advises against non-essential travel to all countries.

Due to the extensive spread of the new coronavirus and the rapidly changing and uncertain situation for travellers, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against non-essential travel to all countries. The decision was made on 14 March 2020 and is valid until 14 April, after which a new assessment will be made.

Norwegian cancels about 4000 departures due to Corona

Due to the escalating situation caused by the coronavirus, Norwegian has decided to cancel approximately 4000 flights until the end of May. The cancelled departures represent a total of 40 percent of the company's long-haul network and 25 percent of the flights in Europe.

Corona provides more flexible cancellation and rebooking rules when travelling abroad

Due to the concern about the coronavirus and the effect that this has on new travel bookings, most travel operators are now offering more generous cancellation or rebooking rules when travelling abroad. This writes Ticket in a press release.

For example, several charter companies choose not to charge a rebooking fee, while others do not charge a rebooking or cancellation fee. In most cases, the new rules apply to new bookings, with some exceptions. Travellers should feel confident in booking their trip, but have the possibility to change their mind later.

Dometic introduces inflatable awnings for flatbed trucks' tailgates

In response to demand in the rapidly growing flatbed market, Dometic has launched an inflatable rear door awning. According to the press release, the Kampa Dometic Rally AIR Pro 240 T/G will be suitable for most flatbed trailers on the market. The tent is equipped with double storm straps to resist strong winds. The price is SEK 17 195.

New beach houses at Orsa campsite by midsummer

Two years after the inauguration of the first beach houses, another five new beach houses are presented at Orsa Camping. The beach houses are only a few metres from Lake Orsa and have their own terrace. The houses, which come from Adria, have two bedrooms and a living room with sofa bed and kitchen. Orsa Camping is Dalarna's first and so far only 5-star campsite.

Endangered antelopes get sanctuary at Kolmården

The world's most endangered antelopes are moving into Kolmården this spring. Several of the species are virtually extinct in the wild, but thanks to conservation programmes in zoos around the world, Kolmården hopes to help save the species for the future.

On the recommendation of the European Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EAZA) and the conservation programme for each species, two eastern bongo antelopes, three dama gazelles and six Nile waterbucks will initially come from zoos in Europe. The Nile waterbucks and damascelles are the first in Sweden.  

SJ releases tickets for northern traffic

On 8 June, SJ will start running trains in Norway under the Nord brand - operated by SJ. The SJ Prio customer programme will soon be launched in Norway, and Swedish Prio members can also use their points in Norway. At launch, there are two separate booking systems, but in the long term it will be possible to buy Norwegian journeys on sj.se and vice versa. The service will run on the Dovre Line (Oslo-Trondheim), the Nordland Line (Trondheim-Bodø) and five underlying routes:

• Raumabanen. Dombås-Åndalsnes
• The Røros railway. Hamar-Røros-Trondheim
• Trönder railway. Støren-Trondheim-Steinkjer
• The Meråker railway. Trondheim-Storlien
• Saltenpendelen. Local trains Bodö-Rognan, which is part of Nordlandsbanen.

Reflection of the week

The fact that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against non-essential travel to all countries in the world is an unusual situation. We hope that this will help to reduce the spread of infection. We are also thinking of all small and large companies that must be struggling in these times.

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