The axing of Day 2 tests for fully vaccinated arrivals and further relaxing of UK travel rules has been heralded “a landmark day” for the travel sector by transport select committee chair Huw Merriman.
Merriman chaired parliament's transport committee during the pandemic
Merriman said the changes, announced on Monday (24 January) lunchtime by Boris Johnson and later detailed in parliament by transport secretary Grant Shapps, were evidence "people should feel confident to book with certainty".
Shapps told MPs the changes would come into effect from 4am on Friday 11 February.
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