The global aviation industry is struggling to keep flights running on schedule as a growing number of pilots and other staff test positive for Covid-19.
Millions of travelers are facing disruption around the world today.
In the US, Delta and United Airlines cancelled scores of flights…there were cancellations in Australia as well.
In Europe, the Channel Tunnel's Eurostar service was cancelling trains but that was due to lack of demand.
Travelers at John F Kennedy Airport in New York were trying to remain stoic.
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The White House meanwhile has announced it is lifting its travel ban on several southern African countries on New Year's Eve.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks says many observers believe that move is long overdue.
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