Speaking at the Airport Operations Association’s (AOA) annual conference on Tuesday (19 October), Shapps said the forthcoming review would explore whether the government can steer the country "even further towards restriction-free overseas travel". "It’s been an incredibly tough and frustrating year for airports but, in fact, 2021 has seen considerable progress," Shapps told delegates.
"We know Covid is far from over, but recent relaxations of travel restrictions are a clear sign that we are well on the way to recovery. This is a significant step in normalising international travel and giving people the confidence to book trips."
