The transport minister identifies these countries as “natural partners” for future air travel bubbles, aimed at easing quarantine measures.
Singapore is expanding its horizons for future air travel bubbles, with Minister for Transport Ong Ye Kung naming Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, China, and Brunei as potential partners. This announcement comes just ahead of the Singapore-Hong Kong Air Travel Bubble (ATB), set to launch on May 26, pending the status of the Covid-19 pandemic in both cities.
In a recent interview, Ong emphasized that these regions are seen as “natural partners” for air travel bubbles, citing their relatively low Covid-19 risk. He pointed out that there have been no significant community transmissions from travelers arriving from these areas. Singapore is particularly focused on minimizing the need for Stay-Home Notices (SHN) and quarantine measures by adopting a combination of strategies, including rigorous testing, vaccination, and “bubble-wrapping” itineraries.
The key goal of the air travel bubble initiative is to facilitate international travel while containing the spread of the virus. Ong stressed that the measures in place aim to reduce risks, allowing for safe travel between Singapore and its selected partners.
