Less than 1% of UK travel insurance policies offer full Covid cover, says Which?
Less than 1% of UK travel insurance policies provide people with full comprehensive cover for Covid-related disruption, research by Which? has found.
More international travel could screw up end of lockdown, Shapps warns
The mass reopening of international travel could “screw up” the UK’s recovery from coronavirus and must be delayed until other countries match Britain’s vaccination programme, according to the transport secretary.
Airline passengers face months of missed flights lost PCR test results and delays
Ross Tomkins MD of British Healthcare company Salutaris People, which provides rapid PCR testing at Liverpool John Lennon Airport, has warned that holidaymakers and airline passengers will face even more…
Ryanair boss slams travel list decision – but predicts travel normal by autumn
Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary says the decision to move Portugal from green to amber "isn't based on any science or public health".
Spain and Portugal unhappy with UK decision on travel green list
Spain has joined Portugal in expressing its disappointment at the UK’s latest decision on which countries should go on its green list for travel.
JetBlue launches budget flights from London to US
JetBlue Airways is pressing ahead with plans to launch two services between London and New York this year as the travel industry urges Britain and America to loosen Covid-19 restrictions.
Confusion over holidays as health minister says travel is dangerous
George Eustice, the environment secretary, said that people could travel to amber list countries to visit friends.
Vaccine passport for international travel will be on NHS app next week
The NHS app will go live as a vaccine passport for international travel from Monday, but only for those who have had both doses.
Tui to offer £20 Covid tests for travellers to green list countries
Tui will offer £20 Covid tests for people travelling to countries on the UK government’s green list this summer, potentially saving families hundreds of pounds on their holiday costs.
The BTA appoints new interim strategic director
The Business Travel Association (BTA) has announced the appointment of Andrew Clarke as their new Interim Strategic Director.
EU may welcome vaccinated Britons without quarantine this summer
British travelmakers will be able to enjoy quarantine-free travel to many popular holiday destinations from next month as part of a “big bang” reopening thanks to the success of the…
Hopes rise for overseas travel to dozens of green list countries
Hopes of a summer holiday in Europe were boosted yesterday with the possibility of non-essential travel to destinations such as Portugal and Malta as soon as mid-May.