Changes to travel rules welcome but long-term recovery plan needed

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: 

“The reduction in international travel Covid testing restrictions is a very welcome step forward and removes an unnecessary barrier to travel - this must mark a concerted start of the recovery of our aviation, travel and tourism industries along with the millions of UK jobs they support. 

“It is now essential that the Government work with industry to agree and implement a long-term plan which can help these vital industries begin their road to recovery.  The economic impact of international travel restrictions has been significant and ensuring we have a thriving aviation and travel sector again will be vital to our national economic recovery and the Government must put the sector specific support in place to allow this to begin without further delay.”

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