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- Holiday surge expected after travel rules changeTravel agents report a rise in bookings after the amber list is scrapped and testing rules are eased.
- Travel rule changes 'positive', say airlinesSimplifying the traffic light system and reducing testing requirements will boost the industry, airlines say.
Financial Times
- Buffett of the airline business is in for the long haulBill Franke is considered by some to be the most successful air travel investor in history
The Guardian
- Half-term holiday bookings expected to surge after England scraps amber listTraffic-light system replaced, with foreign countries now listed as either ‘red’ or OK for travelCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageHalf-term holiday bookings are expected to surge after ministers unveiled a simplification of Covid foreign travel rules, replacing the traffic-light system with a single red list and bringing in a laxer regime for tests.But while MPs and some travel groups welcomed the new system, airlines voiced anger that fully vaccinated travellers returning to England will still have to take a test after they return, even if this will be changed to a ...
The Independent
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London Evening Standard
- Airlines welcome new travel rules but urge Government to go furtherTransport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced countries will be placed on one of two lists – a red list and ‘the rest of the world’.
- Dubai trains team of Covid-detecting dogs for airport workCovid-detecting dogs have been deployed at Dubai airport.
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- Ryanair, Jet2, easyJet, TUI: Red list to be ‘slashed’ by half as traffic light system set to update todayChanges to the Government’s travel traffic light system is set to take place this afternoon in its review
Get Surrey
- Gatwick and Heathrow: Updates as green and amber travel lists scrapped - recapCountries will be labelled either 'red' or 'open'
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- How much would second Gatwick runway be used? Key questions as public consultation opensThe airport wants to bring its emergency runway into regular use, which campaigners say will be a disaster for the climate
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