British Airways customers can now check the travel restrictions and entry requirements of any destination the airline flies to on a new interactive map.

The new tool was created in partnership with global tech company Sherpa, who has developed an online tool that provides travellers with the latest travel rules for inbound and outbound destinations. This tool brings together the latest information for over 100 countries, providing thousands of sources, and using millions of data points to stay up to date. The map, which the airline plans to further integrate into ba.com, will also help customers understand exactly what is needed for their travel.

Visitors to the page will be able to explore the globe to see what travel restrictions each country has in place before booking a trip, searching visually by traffic light colour or by typing in their choice of destination. There is also a tab which allows customers to indicate whether or not they are vaccinated, which will adjust the results.

One helpful function is to click the ‘Let’s go’ button. Enter your passport country, vaccination status and country of departure and the site will show you where you can travel to with or without testing.

In a recent press release Jack Smith, British Airways’ Head of Digital said: “We know that travel in this new Covid era can feel overwhelming for our customers, and our job is to make their lives as straightforward as possible. This new tool, which has been tried and is trusted by our joint business partner, American Airlines, will help people navigate the differing entry requirements, to allow for a smooth booking and travel experience.”

Cathy and I have been using this tool and did notice how frequently it is being updated, which helps with confidence in planning.

We hope you find it useful too!