Dubai in talks on London air-travel agreement to boost demand

Dubai in talks on London air-travel agreement to boost demand

A plan to open up air travel between Dubai and London is ready and could be implemented once approved by the respective governments, according to the head of the emirate's airport operator.

Testing and quarantine requirements have been agreed by hubs and airlines, Paul Griffiths, chief executive officer of Dubai Airports, said in an interview with Bloomberg TV. Whether they move forward lies "in the hands of politicians“ and how they want to balance economic growth with measures to control the rate of infection, he said.

"It's about time that governments actually recognise what a great job the travel and tourism industry is doing in controlling the spread of the virus,“ the CEO said. Reviving demand for travel is "an essential part of the kick-start of the global economy.“

Negotiations with the