...By Henry George for TDPel Media.
The US will no longer require travellers to prove their coronavirus vaccination status when entering the country by air, according to the White House.
The requirement, which was relaxed in November 2021 to permit visitors from countries such as the UK as long as they were vaccinated, will be dropped from May 12.
The move is expected to boost transatlantic customer demand as the busy summer season approaches.
Dropping Vaccination Requirement
The US is dropping its requirement for travellers to prove their vaccination status when entering the country by air.
The requirement was relaxed in November 2021 to allow vaccinated visitors from countries such as the UK to enter the US.
However, from May 12, travellers who have not had coronavirus vaccinations will be permitted to enter the US.
Impact on Transatlantic Travel
The move to drop the vaccination requirement is expected to boost transatlantic customer demand as a busy summer season approaches.
Airlines such as Virgin Atlantic have already resumed services to all of their 12 transatlantic destinations.
The spokeswoman for Virgin Atlantic said that the relaxation of the vaccination requirement for foreign nationals would remove barriers to frictionless travel to the US, which has been the heartland for the airline for nearly 40 years.
Analysis and Commentary
The US decision to drop its requirement for travellers to prove their vaccination status is a significant development for the travel industry, which has been heavily impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The move is expected to boost transatlantic customer demand as travellers who have not had coronavirus vaccinations will now be able to enter the US.
The decision to drop the vaccination requirement comes at a time when global deaths from the virus are at their lowest levels since the start of the pandemic.
However, it is important to note that the pandemic is still ongoing, and travellers should continue to take precautions when travelling.
The relaxation of the vaccination requirement is likely to have a positive impact on the travel industry, which has been struggling since the start of the pandemic.
It will enable more people to travel to the US, which is a popular destination for travellers from around the world.
Overall, the move to drop the vaccination requirement is a positive step for the travel industry, but it is important to continue to monitor the situation and take precautions when travelling.
The pandemic is not over yet, and it is essential to remain vigilant to protect ourselves and others.
