Travel has welcomed the decision to reopen the US border to UK and EU visitors on 8 November as “music to the industry’s ears”, ahead of key travel periods such as Christmas and the winter season.
Markets around the world are readying to realign their relationships with the US (Credit: iStock)
The US announced on Friday (15 October) the long-awaited date to reopen the US border to Europeans, after a ban of more than 18 months since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
An Abta spokesperson said: “The decision to allow double-vaccinated travellers to travel to the US from the UK from 8 November is great news for holidaymakers, business travellers and those who have been separated from friends and family for so long.
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