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Ryanair Restores 60% of Flights in August
Ryanair has announced it has restored 60% of its normal flight schedule from 1 August. The budget-carrier resumed flights in June after the coronavirus pandemic grounded the majority of its fleet for almost 3 months.
EasyJet Increases Flights as Demand Grows
EasyJet has increased its summer schedule due to growing demand and says it now expects to operate about 1,000 flights per day in August.
International Students Turn to Foodbanks
Hundreds of international students in the UK have no other option but to turn to food banks after losing part-time work and exhausting funding from their families overseas, many of whom in countries in the midst of their own outbreaks.
Ryanair Still Flying to Spain
Budget EU airline Ryanair have announced it will continue flights in and out of Spain as normal, despite the reintroduction of a 14-day quarantine on arrivals from the country into the UK.
UK Reimposes Quarantine for Spanish Arrivals, What Next?
The UK government have swiftly imposed a new two-week quarantine policy for all arrivals from mainland Spain in order to stop the spread of coronavirus.
International Students in New Zealand Must Stay or Leave
Thousands of international students in New Zealand may have to stay in the country over summer break as there are currently no quarantine plans in place for when they return from their home countries.
Half of International Students Likely to Cancel Studies in Europe if Classes Online
With many institutions announcing plans to move courses online in the coming months, students are understood to be seriously considering cancelling their placements.
No First-Year International Students at Harvard This Fall
A Dean of Harvard has told prospective international students they could not come to the university in the coming fall semester because the Trump administration has not changed immigration rules on online teaching.
Best Staycations in the UK
Overseas flights may be ramping up again but there are undoubtedly still some of us who are cautious of getting on board. With that in mind, now may be the perfect time to consider a staycation in the UK.
Best Staycations in the USA
While the surge in cases may deter many Americans from travelling abroad this year, we do believe a staycation in some states may just be the perfect alternative and by doing so you’re contributing to the tourism economy.
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Student House Hunting Tips During COVID-19
Besides all of the fun and games that a shared house can bring, there are also some boring adult things to do. Firstly, the process of finding and successfully getting a house, then things like picking rooms, setting up Wi-Fi, electricity, TV, splitting bills and so on. There’s also the small matter of staying safe and acting responsibly, especially in light of the current situation.
Top Tips for being a Productive Student
Productivity at University is a challenge when you also want to enjoy your student days, having spontaneous nights out during the week, having a day out with friends or binge-watching Netflix all day when you have no seminars or lectures. Send My Bag have included our top tips for being productive at University, so that you can do what is needed done and still enjoy the fun part of University!
Face Coverings Mandatory at Ulster University
Staff and students at Ulster University (UU) in Northern Ireland will have to wear face coverings in lectures and classes when the 2020/21 academic year begins on 21 September.