The government on Friday (16 July) confirmed France would be placed in its own unique category, branded "amber plus" by the industry, whereby it remains on the amber list, but all arrivals will continue to have to self-isolate for ten days and submit to tests on days two and eight – even those who are fully vaccinated.
It follows a sharp rise in cases of the beta variant of Covid-19 in France.
Abta said the decision would "undoubtedly dent consumer confidence" in overseas travel at a vital moment for the industry’s hopes of recovery.
