Move comes after South America flight ban All travel corridors with the UK have been suspended, meaning that nearly all international arrivals will be required to both take a pre-departure test, and self-isolate immediately for…
Sri Lanka and Israel corridors
More changes to travel corridors list, despite current ban on travel A host of countries have been added to the travel corridors list, including the popular tourist destinations of Israel and Sri Lanka. As is…
BA to begin transatlantic testing trial
BA and American pilot three-test approach British Airways and American Airlines are set to introduce Covid-19 testing on some transatlantic flights. The free tests will initially be offered to eligible passengers on selected British Airways…
Tributes paid to John Hays
Founder of Hays Travel passes away Tributes continue to flood in for John Hays, the founder of Hays Travel, who has died aged 71. Hays, who ran the company alongside his wife, Irene, opened his…
More travel corridor changes
UAE, Chile and Iceland are added to list, as majority of Greece is removed Greece has been removed from the travel corridors list – but the islands of Corfu, Crete, Rhodes, Zakynthos and Kos remain.…
Londoners more likely to travel
New research shows varying degrees of appetite to travel Londoners will lead the return of long-haul travel, according to new research that reveals that those in the capital are far less concerned about waiting for…
Industry reacts to travel ban
Complete shut down for travel businesses already severely damaged by the pandemic The travel industry has reacted to the news that, under new lockdown measures in England, people will not be allowed to take holidays.…
Boots to offer £120 Covid-19 test
High street pharmacy to offer tests from November Boots, the high street pharmacy, has begun offering a new coronavirus testing service for £120, which can be used to gain pre-flight approval. The company will be…
Canaries and Maldives travel corridors
Popular destinations added to travel corridors list Grant Shapps has confirmed that people returning from Denmark, the Maldives, Canary Islands and Mykonos will no longer have to quarantine from 4am on Sunday October 25. The…