Travel Updates

Consumers Are More Aware of Financial Protection in Travel

Consumers Are More Aware of Financial Protection in Travel

According to a poll recently conducted by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), consumers are more aware of financial protection than ever before. Not only this, but on average the poll determined that 3 in 4 holidaymakers view financial protection in travel, such as ATOL, as an important part of booking in comparison to pre-covid.   Though…

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Switzerland Has Relaxed Testing Requirements for Vaccinated

Switzerland Has Relaxed Testing Requirements for Vaccinated

It was fantastic to see the announcement for Monday the 20th of December stating that Switzerland has relaxed testing requirements for vaccinated UK travellers entering the country.    Though destination requirements have been changing and tightening in a few countries of late, it is awesome news that a great winter destination like Switzerland will now be…

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Eurofins Launch a New 8 Hour PCR Test Service

Eurofins Launch a New 8 Hour PCR Test Service

Though the world of travel is experiencing a lot of uncertainty and changes at the moment, there is still progress being made every day to improve the way we monitor Covid during travel. A huge part of this is in testing, with developments such as Eurofins' new launch of an 8 hour PCR test service.   Covid testing in travel is…

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France Ban of Entry for British Travellers Due To Omicron

France Ban of Entry for British Travellers Due To Omicron

Several reports have come out today (Thursday the 16th of December) detailing the new France ban of entry for British travellers. French government spokesperson, Gabriel Attal also stated that the prime ministers' office would make an official announcement today. Specifically, the France ban will mean that travellers from the UK will not be able to…

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Red List is Emptied & January Travel Updates To Come

Red List is Emptied & January Travel Updates To Come

Excellent news came out yesterday (Tuesday the 14th of December) when Grant Shapps announced that the red list is emptied as of 4 am on Wednesday the 15th of December. Grant Shapps, Transport Secretary, announced this news on Twitter and it was later confirmed by Sajid Javid in the House of Commons. After they were…

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Red List Could Be Removed & Replaced by Testing This Week

Red List Could Be Removed & Replaced by Testing This Week

After much discussion on the travel response to the Omicron variant in the past couple of weeks, a report came out on Sunday that the 11 African countries currently on the red list could be removed and instead receive testing restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers 'as soon as this week'. The Mail reported on Sunday…

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Current Travel Restrictions Could Ease Quickly

Current Travel Restrictions Could Ease Quickly

Following the concerns around the current travel restrictions (December 9th), UK government health secretary, Sajid Javid, has claimed that these current travel restrictions could ease "in the days and weeks ahead".  Sajid Javid explained that if the Omicron variant becomes the dominant strain of Covid as the government expects, then the tightened travel restrictions put…

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UK Pre-Departure Tests Required From December 7th

UK Pre-Departure Tests Required From December 7th

The UK's health secretary, Sajid Javid, announced on Saturday the 4th of December that, for travellers entering the UK, pre-departure tests will be required from December 7th (Tuesday). It has also been announced that from 4 am on Monday the 6th of December, Nigeria has been moved to the red list. In response to data…

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Fiji Still Open to Vaccinated Travellers From December 1st

Fiji Still Open to Vaccinated Travellers From December 1st

Despite some apprehension and confusion surrounding travel news this week, as we welcome in December and the end-of-year excitement it brings, it has been announced that Fiji are open to vaccinated international travellers from December 1st. A lovely winter sun destination, Fiji has been closed off to international travellers for almost 2 years during covid,…

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UK Arrivals Requirement to Take PCR Test, November 30th

UK Arrivals Requirement to Take PCR Test, November 30th

As of the 30th of November 2021, the government have added a UK arrivals requirement to take a PCR test and self-isolate until they receive a negative result. This comes with new mandatory requirements for face masks in shops and on public transport as a precautionary measure in light of the Omicron Covid variant. Prime…

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