Airlines UK said while the UK had fallen behind its nearest competitors, the move – confirmed last week – to ease quarantine for fully vaccinated arrivals from the US and EU was welcome.
However, in a letter to transport secretary Grant Shapps, the bosses of seven major UK carriers said it was vital the government now re-focused on building momentum.
Together, they have called for an expanded green list, an easing of the testing burden on travellers, and greater certainty in the rules for travel for the remainder of the summer.
