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Govt at risk of overlooking consumers' restart concerns

Government
James Chapple
29 March 2021

Consumer watchdog Which? has warned the government it is at risk of overlooking travellers’ concerns with regards to the restart of international travel if the Global Travel Taskforce fails to engage the public prior to publishing its 12 April report.

Which? wants the government to consult consumers on the restart of international travel

Which? on Monday (29 March) warned the government’s plans to restart foreign travel could be "doomed to failure" if consumers do not receive the reassurances they need on how travel will be made safe, and how their refunds rights will be upheld.


The organisation said despite the GTT’s concerted efforts to consult the travel, transport and tourism industries, international partners, the Covid-19 testing sector, academics and policy experts, engagement with consumers has so far been "largely limited" to correspondence via a single email address that is not clearly listed.