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Cost of NHS travel tests to be reduced, but AOA says it does not go far enough
The Airport Operators Association says this small reduction does not go far enough to meaningfully cut the cost of travel.
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Industry welcomes UK government decision to allow vaccinated travellers to avoid quarantine
The UK aviation industry has welcomed the government announcement that vaccinated travellers will no longer need to quarantine upon returning from amber list countries, but has outlined that that more steps still need to be taken.
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UK government publishes first update of international travel traffic light list
The first update of the UK government's traffic light list for international travel has seen no new 'green' countries, seven new 'red' countries and Portugal moved to 'amber'.
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Wales introduces similar approach to England and Scotland for restart of international travel
Similar to the system implemented in England and Scotland, Wales has introduced a traffic light system for those intending to travel internationally.
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AOA calls for extension to UK government’s ‘green list’ to ensure a successful industry restart
AOA's Chief Executive, Karen Dee, has stressed that the UK's "economic recovery hinges upon allowing the safe re-opening of international travel."
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Scottish government announces plan to resume international travel
Similar to the new rules outlined by the UK government for England, the Scottish government has introduced a traffic light system for international travel.
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UK government confirms plan to restart international travel
From 17 May 2021, the UK government will implement a traffic light system, developed by the Global Travel Taskforce, to begin the restart of international travel.
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AOA publishes manifesto to support Scottish aviation industry’s recovery
Ahead of the 2021 Scottish elections, AOA has published a manifesto outlining how the new Scottish government can support the country's aviation industry.
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UK’s Global Travel Taskforce sets out framework for resumption of international travel
Under a new traffic light system, countries will be designated one of three risk levels as part of the UK government's efforts to restart international travel.
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UK airspace modernisation programme to benefit from £5.5 million in government funding
Following a report published in July 2020 by the Airspace Change Organising Group, the UK government has announced £5.5 million in funding to support the UK's airspace modernisation programme.
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New data shows the severe impact of COVID-19 on UK airport passenger numbers
By the end of 2020, passenger numbers at UK airports fell to levels not seen since 1985, with only 73.8 million passengers reported, most of which travelled in the first three months of the year.
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UK government outlines new measures to improve connectivity
As part of its efforts to build back better from the pandemic and improve connectivity, the UK government has set out a range of measures for the UK’s aviation and transportation network.
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UK aviation industry responds to Chancellor’s Budget 2021
The UK's aviation industry has expressed its displeasure with the UK Chancellor's Budget 2021, which mostly avoided mentioning any support specifically for aviation.
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Industry responds to Scottish government’s updated travel restrictions
AOA and AGS Airports have expressed their disappointment in the Scottish government's lack of a recovery plan or framework for Scotland's aviation industry.
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AOA responds to UK government’s plans to ease international travel restrictions
AOA has welcomed the UK government's acknowledgement of aviation's economic significance, but has stressed that the outlined date for the easing of international travel restrictions will only prolong the industry's struggle.
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