The travel company said that after announcing that fully vaccinated passengers do not need to be quarantined when they return, attention to the Amber List countries has taken off.
British holidaymakers have received twice from National Health Service No longer need to self-quarantine for 10 days after returning United Kingdom From the destination on the amber list.
Travel company Skyscanner said that 30 minutes after the announcement, the agency found that traffic from the UK had increased by 53% compared to the same period on Wednesday.
Thomas Cook It means that the network traffic doubled immediately after the announcement and has been growing ever since.
A spokesperson said: “The search for Greece has tripled and will become the biggest winner for families booking summer vacation at the last minute.
“(Before Thursday) we rarely sell holidays to amber countries, so Greece, mainland Spain and the Canary Islands are now available for those who have suffered a double whammy, and we expect a large number of bookings over the weekend.”
In his announcement, the Minister of Transportation Grant Sharps Said that young people under the age of 18 will also be exempted from isolation requirements, and will cancel the guidance not to travel to countries on the amber list before July 19, when most restrictions are expected to be relaxed in England.
He said that people returning from vacations in Amber destinations such as France, Spain and Portugal still need to be tested for Covid-19 three days before returning.
They must also take the test on or before the second day of return, but the test on the eighth day can be waived.
Mr. Shaps added that the rules in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland “may be different.”
This move was welcomed by airlines, the owner of Heathrow Airport John Holland-Kay Said these changes “a much-needed push for millions of people across the UK who are looking forward to a more normal summer and reuniting with their family and friends abroad.”
Johan Lundgren, Chief Executive Officer of EasyJet, said: “We have always said that vaccination is the key to starting travel, and now millions of people are finally able to reunite with their families and loved ones this summer, or participate in anticipation. Long time travel.
“However, as unnecessary tests remain in place, more work needs to be done. We don’t want to see flying become a patent for the rich. Sadly, expensive tests may make it impossible for some people to travel this summer. .”
