Hong Kong and Singapore form air travel bubble

Hong Kong and Singapore said on Thursday that they have agreed to a bilateral air travel bubble, re-establishing travel links as coronavirus infections in both cities decline.

Under the air travel bubble, travellers from Hong Kong and Singapore will not be restricted on their travel purposes, according to Hong Kong commerce minister Edward Yau in a news conference on Thursday.

Both Hong Kong and Singapore temporarily closed their borders earlier this year, banning short-term visitors from entering as they fought to reduce coronavirus infections.

Under the air travel bubble, travellers will also not be subject to compulsory quarantine, provided they have taken coronavirus tests mutually recognized by both cities, with a negative test result, Edward Yau said.

Additionally, travellers are required to fly on dedicated flights, which will only serve air travel bubble travellers between Hong Kong and Singapore.

Details of the air travel bubble will be hashed out in the coming weeks, and the launch date of the bubble has yet to be announced.

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