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The return of transatlantic routes has helped boost the recovery of air travel in the second half of 2021, as a number of airlines aim to capitalise on easing travel restrictions. However, much remains to be done to fully unlock these routes and bring about the return to pre-Covid numbers. Abi Millar speaks to Thomas Reynaert, managing director at Airlines for Europe (A4E), and other industry experts, to fi nd out more about what the return of transatlantic fl ights means to the industry and passengers.


ore than 18 months into the pandemic, the global travel industry reached a milestone. On 8 November, for the first time since the start of the pandemic, non-essential air travellers from 33 countries were allowed to enter the US. While there are still some restrictions in place – travellers must be fully vaccinated and show proof of a negative Covid-19 test taken in the three days prior to arrival – the border is once again open. Tourists


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from the 26 EU Schengen countries are now welcome in the US, along with those from the UK, Ireland, China, India, Iran and Brazil.


“The lifting of the travel ban on 8 November is really good news for families and friends who have been separated for far too long. It’s equally good news for business travel and for the struggling tourism sector,” says Thomas Reynaert, managing director at Airlines for Europe (A4E), an airline


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