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COVID border policy for UK travellers on May 17th

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Green list travel update confirmed for June 7th, with more destinations added. Brits could be turned away from Portugal under EU rules travel firms warn. Portuguese officials have also imposed strict rules on beaches, including a traffic light system, detection devices and social distancing measures.
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UK and US Engaging in Travel Corridor Discussions

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With growing concerns that a UK/US travel corridor will not be established by the summer, both the UK and US transport secretaries are engaging in constant discussions to make this a reality. The possibility of a UK/US travel corridor has been made more complicated by the 212F order by Donald Trump, banning the UK from travelling to the US
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UK travel firms report sales boom after green list review

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Optimism over foreign travel was boosted following the green list review announcement, with popular European holiday destinations making a feature. Holiday hotspots such as Canada, Cuba, France, Greece, Italy and Spain feature on the "amber" list. Unlike UK tourists returning from green list countries...
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UK Foreign Office reveals travel green list for May 17th

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The Foreign Office has amended advice for travel abroad in 2021, taking into account the improving coronavirus developments in countries worldwide. Airlines welcome news that British holidaymakers will be allowed to travel to Europe this summer. The UK declares Portugal, Greece, Israel and Spain safe.
UK Aviation leaders warn against travel restrictions

Airline fees could increase to counter COVID losses

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Heathrow Airport makes a bid to UK regulators to hike airline and landing fees. British Airways CEO says cost-cutting days are over for airlines, CEO Sean Doyle announced earlier this week that now is not the time to introduce cost-cutting measures if airlines want to remain competitive within the travel industry.
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Vaccinated Americans can travel to Europe this summer

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The EU is in talks with the USA over vaccine passports to allow travel between America and Europe. Brits react to UK-US travel corridor rumours. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson recently said that COVID vaccine passports are forthcoming. He hopes to allow international travel from...
New traffic light system for travel

UK green list could include most European countries

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EasyJet CEO expects Spain, Greece, France, Italy and other European countries to feature on the UK government’s travel “green list”. After months of uncertainty, the UK government has finally offered some hope on the travel horizon, and it seems that international travel for the summer holidays is full-steam ahead...
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Airport bosses frustrated by UK Government’s international travel plans

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Whilst the UK government has revealed plans to introduce a traffic light system for international travel, airport bosses are frustrated by a lack of a long-term strategy.
New traffic light system for travel

Green list summer holidays could resume May 17th

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UK coronavirus travel restrictions set to end on May 17th with a new traffic light system in place. Spain, Malta and the Caribbean possible hotspots. We do not yet know which countries will be classified as "green", "amber", or "red", but experts have shared insight into how the British government may categorise nations.
Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport Reports 80% less passengers in 2020

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As Gatwick airport reports significant losses for 2020, we take a look at the future of travel abroad in 2021.
British Airways partners with COVID testing supplier

IATA: Passenger demand down at start of 2021

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Following a difficult 2020, airline passenger demand remains low at the start of 2021 with it unknown as to when travel abroad can resume.

European Airports see 93.2% Decline in Passenger Traffic

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Passenger demand significantly declined across European airports last year, as the UK and EU await the lifting of travel restrictions for summer 2021.
Ryanair announces new flight routes

Ryanair announces new flight routes

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Despite ongoing travel uncertainties, Ryanair has announced a number of new flight routes to take place in summer 2021.
UK government exploring ways to relax travel restrictions

Holidays abroad not likely until August

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With great uncertainty surrounding the future of travel abroad, it’s indicated that foreign holidays may not be possible until August.
US travel industry calls for travel restrictions to be scrapped

Plans for international travel to be revealed April 5th

Holiday traffic continues to soar as optimism grows for the summer holidays. International travel plans are expected to be revealed on April 5th. Moments after the UK government said they could enforce new coronavirus travel regulations, Spain said it would lift restrictions against the UK and...
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Will COVID-19 impact the future of travel in 2021?

With the future of travelling abroad still uncertain, we take a look at the measures imposed so far as well as planned restrictions.
British Airways partners with COVID testing supplier

Health Minister doubts travel can make a safe return by May

Welsh Health Minister Vaughan Gething delivers a huge blow after stating that he doubts international travel will return in time for the summer. The Global Travel Taskforce is believed to have assessed current and existing measures and developed a new risk-based framework to facilitate overseas travel, including...
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EU could propose COVID-free travel pass this summer

COVID-free travel passes could be introduced to allow vaccinated passengers to enjoy their summer holidays in Spain, France and other EU countries. British tourists can look forward to holidays in Spain, France, Italy, Greece and Portugal this summer after Eurocrats confirmed that...