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KLM’s interactive Covid-19 map keeps customers up to date

KLM appreciates how difficult it can be to plan a trip during the Covid-19 pandemic. Travel rules and restrictions are changing constantly and vary from country to country, making it more important than ever for travellers to have the most up-to-date information when planning a journey. That is why, starting today, KLM is offering an interactive “Where can I fly to?” map showing current travel requirements for every country in KLM’s network. The map displays travel requirements based on customers’ country of departure and vaccination status, so they can choose their next destination at a glance.

How the interactive “Where can I fly to?” map works

To start planning a trip, customers can go to https://www.klm.nl/en/travel-guide/where-can-i-fly-to and fill in the airport or country of departure. They can then move around the interactive map to view the most up-to-date travel requirements for KLM destinations. Customers who have been vaccinated can click on the “I am fully vaccinated” button to view travel requirements suited to their status. Once they select a destination, they are directed to our TravelDoc website, where they can view detailed travel requirements for that location.

In addition to this service, KLM advises Dutch travellers to consult www.wijsopreis.nl for up-to-date travel advisories issued by the Dutch government.

KLM: Outstanding hygiene standards, flexible bookings and five stars from passengers

KLM believes in flying responsibly and sets the highest possible standards for hygiene before, during and after flights. It has been awarded the APEX Health Safety Diamond Award, the most prestigious health and safety distinction in the commercial airline industry. KLM also offers customers maximum flexibility when it comes to booking, changing or cancelling trips. Yet another feather in KLM’s cap is that it has retained its five-star APEX product and service rating, based on evaluations by passengers worldwide.

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Northeastern u.s. - weather.

Because of the forecasted weather in the Northeastern United States area we are issuing the following voluntary rebook policy for customers ticketed to fly to/from/via that area.

Rebooking and requesting a refund

If you have booked a flight to, from or via below-listed destinations on May 27-28 2024, you can see below what rebook and refund options we can offer you. These options are only valid if you have a ticket originally issued on or before before May 26, 2024.

• Baltimore, MD (BWI)
• Boston, MA (BOS)
• New York – Kennedy, NY (JFK)
• New York – La Guardia, NY (LGA)
• Newark, NJ (EWR)
• Philadelphia, PA (PHL)
• Washington D.C. – Dulles (IAD)
• Washington D.C. – Reagan (DCA)
• White Plains, NY (HPN)

Does your original flight depart on May 27-28 2024 to, from or via any of the above-listed destinations. Then your new departure date should be before or on May 31, 2024. You can rebook your flight at the latest on May 31, 2024. Please see below options and rules:

1. Rebook to a different travel date

If your flight was cancelled by us or if you cancelled the flight yourself, you can rebook to a different travel date. Please note that:

• You can only change your travel dates for free if the same travel class is available as mentioned on your original ticket.
• Your new departure date should be before or on May 31, 2024.

2. Request a travel voucher

If you want to cancel your flight and request a travel voucher, please note that:

• You can request a travel voucher that will be valid for one year from the date of issue.
• You can use this voucher for all KLM, Air France, Delta, and Virgin Atlantic flights that are offered on the Air France KLM website.
• You can also use the travel voucher to buy extra options like upgrades, specific seats and baggage on KLM and Air France flights.
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3. Request a refund

If any of your flights were cancelled or if your flight was delayed for at least 3 hours for flights in Europe or at least 5 hours for intercontinental flights, you can request a full refund of the ticket and extra options.

• Request a refund

Orly - Strike

Due to strike by Orly French Air Traffic Controllers on 25 and 26 May 2024, some of our flight schedules may be temporarily disrupted.

If you have booked a flight to, from or via Orly (ORY) on 25 and 26 May 2024, you can see below what rebook and refund options we can offer you. These options are only valid if you have a ticket originally issued on or before 23 May 2024.

Does your original flight depart on 25 and 26 May 2024 to, from or via Orly (ORY), then your new departure date should be before or on 02 June 2024. You can rebook your flight at the latest on 02 June 2024. Please see below options and rules:

• Your new departure date should be before or on 02 June 2024.

Tel Aviv - Security Situation

We regret to inform you that all KLM flights to Tel Aviv are cancelled from 1 July to 31 August. Until 30 June, our flights will operate as scheduled.

We will rebook you on Air France flights when possible. You will receive a notification of your new flight details. If rebooking with Air France is not possible or you are not satisfied with the rebooking option, you are entitled to a full refund or can contact your travel agency or My Trip for other options.

Nouméa - Security situation

Because of the security situation in Nouméa, New Caledonia, we are offering below rebook and refund options to our passengers flying to, from or via Nouméa (NOU) on Wednesday 15 May up to and including Sunday 9 June 2024. These options are only valid if you have a ticket originally issued on or before Wednesday 21 May 2024.

If you have booked a flight to, from or via Nouméa (NOU) on Wednesday 15 May up to and including Sunday 9 June 2024, you can see below what rebook and refund options we can offer you. These options are only valid if you have a ticket originally issued on or before Tuesday 21 May 2024.

Does your original flight depart on Wednesday 15 May up to and including Sunday 9 June 2024 to, from or via Nouméa (NOU), then your new departure date should be before or on Sunday 23 June 2024. You can rebook your flight at the latest on Sunday 23 June 2024. Please see below options and rules:

• Your new departure date should be before or on Sunday 23 June 2024.

Crisis in Ukraine

Because of the current crisis in Ukraine, we have adjusted our flight routes and schedules. We continue to monitor the situation and will inform you here once there’s an update.

Read more about the current situation in Ukraine on the website of the Dutch government

Impacted routes

On 12 February 2022, we decided to suspend our flights to Kyiv. This suspension was extended until further notice on 24 February 2022, following the closure of Ukrainian airspace.

In light of the current situation in the region, we’ve decided to suspend our flights to and from Russia and our flights through Russian airspace until further notice as of 26 February 2022. As a result, we have suspended our flights to and from Moscow and Saint Petersburg.

Does the flight suspension impact your travel plans? Check your ticket conditions to learn more about your options to rebook or request a refund.

Safety and security of our flights, customers, and crews is an absolute necessity. We always put the safety of passengers and employees first. Choosing safe and optimal routes is a standard part of our daily practice. We’re constantly monitoring the geopolitical situation in all areas we serve, to ensure the highest level of flight safety.

To determine safe flight routes, we use a security management system to analyse risks. For this, we also use information that is shared within the Dutch expert group, including all Dutch airlines, the intelligence services, the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, NCTV, and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. Our decision not to fly over or to a specific country is based on the most current analysis at that time.

Air France and KLM have temporarily suspended cooperation with Aeroflot, including the suspension of codeshare agreements and frequent flyer partnership.

Curious about which COVID-19 measures are still in place or need to change your travel plans because of COVID? We’ve listed all information you might need.

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What you can do yourself

Do you want to adjust your travel plans? We recommend making use of the self-service options.

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If you’re encountering problems with our self-service tools, feel free to contact us. We’ll do what we can to help you as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, waiting times might be long.

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Information per region/country

The following pages contain useful information about the region you are travelling to. The information focuses on aspects that might not immediately come to mind, but might none the less, have an influence on your health.

Information per region

• Australia and New Zealand
• The Caribbean
• The Middle East

If you have any questions about the information that is on offer here, do not hesitate to get in touch with one of our travel nurses. Or pop into our walk-in surgery.

Travel advice Foreign Affairs

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs travel advice helps you prepare for safety risks during your stay abroad. The advice, for example, tells you which regions are safe and to which regions you should not travel. Sometimes there are security risks. If this is the case, please be alert or, preferably, only travel to the country concerned if genuinely necessary. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has a new 24/7 central phone service for travelers: +31 247 247 247.

Overview all countries

• Afghanistan
• Antigua and Barbuda
• Antilles (Dutch)
• Antilles (F)
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• British Indian Ocean Territory
• Burkina Faso
• Canary Islands
• Cayman Islands
• Central African Republic
• China – Hongkong
• China – Macau
• Christmas Island
• Congo (Brazzaville)
• Congo D.R. (Kinshasa)
• Cook Islands (NZ)
• Coral Sea Islands (Australia)
• Czech Republic
• Dominican Republic
• El Salvador
• Equatorial Guinea
• Easter Island (Chili)
• Falkland Islands (GB)
• French Guiana
• French Polynesia
• Galapagos Islands
• Great-Britain
• Guadeloupe (F)
• Guinea-Conakry
• Guinea-Bissau
• Ivory Coast
• Korea North
• Korea South
• Liechtenstein
• Marshall Islands
• Northern Mariana Islands (US)
• Martinique (F)
• Montserrat (GB)
• Netherlands
• Netherlands Antilles
• New Caledonia
• New Zealand
• Niue (New Zealand)
• North Korea
• Norfolk Island (AUS)
• Papua New Guinea
• Philippines
• Pitcairn Islands (UK)
• Polynesia French
• Puerto Rico (US)
• Ras al Khaimah (UAE)
• Réunion (F)
• Republic of Chad
• Saint Barthelemy (F)
• Saint Helena (UK)
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Saint Lucia
• Saint Martin (F)
• Saint-Pierre and Miquelon (F)
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• Solomon Islands (UK)
• São Tomé and Príncipe
• Saudi Arabia
• Sint Eustatius
• Sint Maarten
• Sharjah (UAE)
• Sierra Leone
• South Africa
• South Korea
• South Sudan
• Switzerland
• Tokelau (New Zealand)
• Trinidad en Tobago
• Trucial States (UAE)
• Turkmenistan
• United Arab Emirates
• United Kingdom
• United States
• Umm al Qawain (UAE)
• US Virgin Islands
• Virgin Islands (GB)
• Virgin Islands (UK)
• Virgin Islands (US)
• Wake Island (US)
• Wallis and Futuna
• Western Sahara

Travelling and COVID-19

Curious about which COVID-19 measures are still in place? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve listed all information you need for a safe and pleasant trip.

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Rebooking and cancellation

Need to change or cancel your travel plans because of COVID-19? We’ve gathered the most asked questions and answered them for you.

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Visas are compulsory for all visitors and start at $50 for a 3-month single-entry tourist visa ($100 for Americans with multiple-entry). You can obtain your visa at the airport when you arrive but it will be easier for you if you request your visa online a few weeks before your departure so as to avoid the very long queues at the airport and hours spent waiting  ( https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/ ). Visas are obtainable from the Tanzanian Embassy. Please contact us should you want the Embassy address in your area. You will need 2 passport photos and 2 completed forms. Should you not have the time to organize a visa, please contact us and we will gladly assist you for a small fee.

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Travel requirements

Getting ready for your next trip? The requirements for travelling may differ for each destination. To help you travel with peace of mind, we’ll give you an overview.

Check requirements

Want to make sure you have every document you need to board? With KLM’s TravelDoc tool, you can easily check the requirements for your trip. Make sure to check it shortly before departure, as they can change quickly.

Rules and regulations

Covid-19 tests, do i need to get tested on covid-19 before my flight.

We advise checking the embassy website of the country you’re visiting. Next to that, you can check our TravelDoc tool to see what you need to prepare for your trip.

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Are you travelling to, from, or via the Netherlands?

Check the website of the Dutch government for up-to-date information.

Visit the website of the Dutch government

When arriving in the Netherlands, you may be asked to show the needed documents to airport staff or the designated (medical) authorities, such as the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee. If you cannot show these documents, you may be denied entry into the Netherlands.

I am already vaccinated for COVID-19. Do I still need to get tested?

Please check TravelDoc to see what applies to your trip. Be sure to check which type of vaccine is accepted and what the minimum time is between the date of your last injection and your date of arrival. In addition, check if your destination allows vaccines from the country in which you have been vaccinated.

Note: scanning the QR code is not yet possible at all airports. Please make sure to bring your vaccination certificate, negative test result, or recovery certificate with you on paper.

Where can I find a testing centre?

If you need a negative COVID-19 test result before departure, please check the below-mentioned websites for test locations all around the world. Or scroll down this page and select your country.

View KLM Health Services for test locations in the Netherlands

View global rapid and PCR test locations on the website of the Dutch authorities

What type of COVID-19 test do I need for travel?

The type of COVID-19 test required varies by destination. Visit TravelDoc to find out which test you will need to take before you can travel.

When do I need to get tested to travel?

The validity period for COVID-19 tests is short: usually a few days before departure or arrival depending on the country. Visit TravelDoc to find out when to get tested before you can travel.

Does my child need a COVID-19 test to travel?

Testing requirements for children depend on the destination country. Please consult TravelDoc to find out if your child needs to be tested for your trip.

I’ve received my test results. What document do I need to show at the airport?

Some countries require a test certificate in digital or printed format, which may include a QR code. This certificate may be different from the result sent by your lab. Visit TravelDoc to verify which document to show at the airport.

Because of a delayed flight, my COVID-19 tests are no longer valid. What should I do now?

Please check TravelDoc for more information, as the requirements differ per country.

Additional travel requirements

I have been vaccinated against covid-19. do i still need quarantine upon arrival.

Different measures apply to each country. Please check TravelDoc to see which type of vaccine is accepted and what the minimum time is between the date of your last injection and your date of arrival. In addition, check if your destination allows vaccines from the country in which you have been vaccinated.

Travelling (back) to the Netherlands? You can also check the website of the Dutch government.

Do I need to submit a quarantine declaration when travelling to, from, or via the Netherlands?

Currently, there are no countries with a new virus variant of concern. Self-quarantining is no longer required, and you do not have to fill in a declaration. If you are travelling back from a country where a new virus variant of concern is emerging, you will be required to self-quarantine upon your return. Do the travel check if you want more information about travelling (back) during corona.

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Savvino-storozhevsky monastery and museum.

Zvenigorod's most famous sight is the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery, which was founded in 1398 by the monk Savva from the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, at the invitation and with the support of Prince Yury Dmitrievich of Zvenigorod. Savva was later canonised as St Sabbas (Savva) of Storozhev. The monastery late flourished under the reign of Tsar Alexis, who chose the monastery as his family church and often went on pilgrimage there and made lots of donations to it. Most of the monastery’s buildings date from this time. The monastery is heavily fortified with thick walls and six towers, the most impressive of which is the Krasny Tower which also serves as the eastern entrance. The monastery was closed in 1918 and only reopened in 1995. In 1998 Patriarch Alexius II took part in a service to return the relics of St Sabbas to the monastery. Today the monastery has the status of a stauropegic monastery, which is second in status to a lavra. In addition to being a working monastery, it also holds the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum.

Belfry and Neighbouring Churches

Located near the main entrance is the monastery's belfry which is perhaps the calling card of the monastery due to its uniqueness. It was built in the 1650s and the St Sergius of Radonezh’s Church was opened on the middle tier in the mid-17th century, although it was originally dedicated to the Trinity. The belfry's 35-tonne Great Bladgovestny Bell fell in 1941 and was only restored and returned in 2003. Attached to the belfry is a large refectory and the Transfiguration Church, both of which were built on the orders of Tsar Alexis in the 1650s.  

To the left of the belfry is another, smaller, refectory which is attached to the Trinity Gate-Church, which was also constructed in the 1650s on the orders of Tsar Alexis who made it his own family church. The church is elaborately decorated with colourful trims and underneath the archway is a beautiful 19th century fresco.

Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is the oldest building in the monastery and among the oldest buildings in the Moscow Region. It was built between 1404 and 1405 during the lifetime of St Sabbas and using the funds of Prince Yury of Zvenigorod. The white-stone cathedral is a standard four-pillar design with a single golden dome. After the death of St Sabbas he was interred in the cathedral and a new altar dedicated to him was added.

Under the reign of Tsar Alexis the cathedral was decorated with frescoes by Stepan Ryazanets, some of which remain today. Tsar Alexis also presented the cathedral with a five-tier iconostasis, the top row of icons have been preserved.

Tsaritsa's Chambers

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is located between the Tsaritsa's Chambers of the left and the Palace of Tsar Alexis on the right. The Tsaritsa's Chambers were built in the mid-17th century for the wife of Tsar Alexey - Tsaritsa Maria Ilinichna Miloskavskaya. The design of the building is influenced by the ancient Russian architectural style. Is prettier than the Tsar's chambers opposite, being red in colour with elaborately decorated window frames and entrance.

At present the Tsaritsa's Chambers houses the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum. Among its displays is an accurate recreation of the interior of a noble lady's chambers including furniture, decorations and a decorated tiled oven, and an exhibition on the history of Zvenigorod and the monastery.

Palace of Tsar Alexis

The Palace of Tsar Alexis was built in the 1650s and is now one of the best surviving examples of non-religious architecture of that era. It was built especially for Tsar Alexis who often visited the monastery on religious pilgrimages. Its most striking feature is its pretty row of nine chimney spouts which resemble towers.

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The Unique Burial of a Child of Early Scythian Time at the Cemetery of Saryg-Bulun (Tuva)

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In 1988, the Tuvan Archaeological Expedition (led by M. E. Kilunovskaya and V. A. Semenov) discovered a unique burial of the early Iron Age at Saryg-Bulun in Central Tuva. There are two burial mounds of the Aldy-Bel culture dated by 7th century BC. Within the barrows, which adjoined one another, forming a figure-of-eight, there were discovered 7 burials, from which a representative collection of artifacts was recovered. Burial 5 was the most unique, it was found in a coffin made of a larch trunk, with a tightly closed lid. Due to the preservative properties of larch and lack of air access, the coffin contained a well-preserved mummy of a child with an accompanying set of grave goods. The interred individual retained the skin on his face and had a leather headdress painted with red pigment and a coat, sewn from jerboa fur. The coat was belted with a leather belt with bronze ornaments and buckles. Besides that, a leather quiver with arrows with the shafts decorated with painted ornaments, fully preserved battle pick and a bow were buried in the coffin. Unexpectedly, the full-genomic analysis, showed that the individual was female. This fact opens a new aspect in the study of the social history of the Scythian society and perhaps brings us back to the myth of the Amazons, discussed by Herodotus. Of course, this discovery is unique in its preservation for the Scythian culture of Tuva and requires careful study and conservation.

Keywords: Tuva, Early Iron Age, early Scythian period, Aldy-Bel culture, barrow, burial in the coffin, mummy, full genome sequencing, aDNA

Information about authors: Marina Kilunovskaya (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Vladimir Semenov (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Varvara Busova  (Moscow, Russian Federation).  (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences.  Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Kharis Mustafin  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Technical Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Irina Alborova  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Biological Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Alina Matzvai  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected]

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