While overseas travel for the purposes of a holiday was not permitted under the lockdown rules, the situation is different under the new tier system – and is causing confusion amongst both the industry and consumers.
For international travel from tiers 1 and 2, travellers are simply referred to the Foreign Office (FCDO) travel advice and the travel corridors list – from which it can be implied that those in tiers 1 and 2 can go on holiday, provided they comply with any quarantine requirements (and, of course, only travel with people from their household or social bubble).
