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Heathrow in August. Bar UK warns


‘the modest revenue recovery at the end of summer leaves airlines in a critically weakened financial position’


Airlines call for further easing of UK restrictions


Aviation body urges an end to testing for vaccinated passengers. By Ian Taylor In a submission to a Transport


Airlines are seeking further improvements to the system for international travel following the relaxation of testing requirements for those vaccinated this week. The carriers want tests removed


altogether for vaccinated travellers from non-red list countries, and reviews of the restrictions on unvaccinated travellers and on arrivals from red list countries. They also want greater


harmonisation between the government and devolved administrations, a simplified Passenger Locator Form, investment in the UK border and improved information provision.


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Select Committee inquiry on aviation’s recovery, the UK Board of Airline Representatives (Bar UK) notes: “The UK has reopened later than much of Europe and the modest revenue recovery at the end of summer leaves airlines in a critically weakened financial position.” The submission welcomes the


recent changes but argues these “are not the end of the process”, insisting: “The government must actively pursue the removal of remaining restrictions.” It provides a detailed assessment of the system now in force and


improvements still required, noting the challenges the industry faces remain “compounded by public perceptions of confusing and costly entry requirements”. The document calls for “fully-


vaccinated passengers from non-red list countries to be exempt from all testing at the earliest opportunity”, pointing out this “would align the UK with many other countries”. It welcomes the move from PCR


to rapid day-two arrival tests as a step towards removing tests for those


Continued on page 78 travelweekly.co.uk


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