Unions have blasted the government’s mixed messaging on holiday travel, accusing ministers of effectively "shutting down aviation" and "sinking the travel trade".
Pilots union Balpa said the effects of government policy on borders, quarantine, testing and lockdown had been compounded by transport secretary Grant Shapps’ insinuation on Wednesday (10 February) that people should not be booking summer holidays right now.
The union has called for immediate financial support for the aviation sector. "It has been clear for months that this is simply unsustainable," said Balpa.
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