Changes to international travel rules welcome

Commenting on the announcement of changes to international travel rules and testing requirements, Henry Smith MP, Chair of the APPG for the Future of Aviation said: 

“These announcements are good news for our aviation, travel and tourism businesses who have been the hardest and longest hit by the pandemic. 

“The reforms to the testing regime, which industry and parliamentarians have long called for are particularly welcome as it will remove a significant financial and bureaucratic burden that acted as a major disincentive to international travel. 

 “It is essential that the relaxation of Covid restrictions and reforms to testing mark the start of the recovery for our aviation, travel and tourism industries. After over eighteen months of historically low passenger numbers, these industries face a long journey to recovery and the Government must continue to work with them to agree a full package of recovery measures including continuing financial support where required.  

“Today’s announcements ushers in the start of the long recovery of our aviation and travel sectors, but it essential that the Government work in partnership with industry to ensure that aviation can play its vital role in moving our whole economy forward.”

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