UK removes all COVID-19 testing for arrivals, but more countries need to do the same to help airline industry

UK removes all COVID-19 testing for arrivals, but more countries need to do the same to help airline industry

Dubai: From February 11, travel to the UK will come without any COVID-19 related testing requirements for fully-vaccinated passengers, setting up the possibility for a strong boost in UAE-UK traffic. A full recovery for the airline industry, however, will not happen until more countries do away with the testing needs, aviation industry sources say. “The simplification of travel rules comes just before-half term, providing welcome news for families looking to travel abroad during the school holidays, as well as an extra boost for the tourism industry,” the UK government said on its website. “Thanks to the success of the UK’s vaccine and booster rollout, the government is now able to reduce the number of travel restrictions, ensuring there is a more proportionate system in place for passengers.” From February 11, arrivals at UK airports will require only a passenger locator form. Travellers who are not recognised as fully-vaccinated will only need to take a pre-departure test and a PCR test on or before day 2 after they arrive in UK. With the removal of testing, the average family can save around Dh500 (100 pounds) on their travel plans to Britain, said the UK government. The expensive PCR tests in UK