Britain to review COVID-19 travel rules in January

By Samantha Allen

Published: November 22, 2021 | 2:27 PM GMT

Britain will review its COVID-19 ravel rules in January and is looking at reforming its airport slots system as part of a wider new aviation strategy.

Minister Robert Courts stated on Monday that, “We will be reviewing the policy in January.

We’ll be looking to see what we can do at that stage.

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He said reforming the country’s airport slots system remained a priority for the government and it will feature in its new aviation strategy.

Britain has lagged other European countries in lifting pandemic travel restrictions with airlines complaining that the need for day-2 coronavirus tests and complicated passenger locator forms have deterred people from travelling to and from the United Kingdom.

Under normal rules, airlines must use 80% of their take-off and landing rights at busy airports or cede slots to competitors but the so-called use it or lose it rule was waived early in the pandemic when the crisis grounded most flights.

“Slots reform remains a priority for the government.

“We are carefully considering the role of the slot system as part of our future aviation strategy,” Courts added.

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Britain to review COVID-19 travel rules in January

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.