The UK is enduring a tough end to the year, as much of its population was plunged into a new, harsh lockdown following a rise in cases and the discovery of a new, rapid spreading variant of Covid-19. Whilst many countries blocked entry from Britain because of this new strain of the virus, the European …

The emergence of a new strain of COVID-19 in England has prompted several European countries to ban flights arriving from the UK, causing travel chaos as the Christmas holiday period begins. The flight cancellations and travel restrictions come as Europe prepares for a Christmas in lockdown, with most countries discouraging travel over the holiday period …

As more than a third of the UK were told that they were to be under the newly-created “Tier 4” stage of lockdown with just a few hours’ notice, the Netherlands banned flights from the UK to stop the spread of a more infectious strain of Covid-19 that has been devastating large parts of southern …

Travelers have been left disappointed by the news that British Airways (BA) will be axing flights to a number of long-haul destinations in 2021 as the airline deals with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision represents another sign that travelers will see less freedom of choice in flight options next year even as …

The UK government has officially launched the ‘Test to Release’ program for arrivals into England as of December 15, 2020. The Test To Release program allows arrivals into England to perform a PCR test in order to shorten quarantine times from the standard 10 days, down to as short as 5 days. However, participating in …

The mandatory 14-day quarantine for all passengers arriving into the UK from non-corridor countries will be shortened down to 10 days, starting on December 14, 2020. Since the start of the pandemic the UK has required all travelers, both citizens and tourists, arriving from high-risk areas to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival, which has …

In a blow to winter holiday hopes, the EU Commission has indicated that UK travelers could face restrictions on non-essential trips to European countries from January 1. When the UK leaves the Brexit transition period at the end of the year, it will join a list of third countries from which visitors to the EU …

With Christmas just around the corner, people across Europe are attempting to make plans to visit friends and family while navigating COVID-19 travel restrictions, lockdowns and curfews. Rules for gatherings over Christmas vary considerably from country to country, with some governments yet to decide exactly what kinds of travel and celebrations will be allowed. Here …

Last week, England ended its second national lockdown before moving towards a tiered system based on the impact of Covid-19 in specific regions. However, the debates surrounding the already-controversial system of coronavirus control have been reignited following the news that police forces are patrolling county borders to stop citizens moving from one tier to another. …

EasyJet has made two back-to-back announcements this week – offering both good and bad news for travelers. The airline first revealed on November 30 that it was partnering with two COVID-19 testing firms to offer its customers a reduced rate on pre-flight tests, making it easier for passengers to obtain tests which are now necessary …

In a historic moment, it was announced today that the UK is set to become the first western country to approve the use of a vaccine against Covid-19, as the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is to be rolled out for those deemed to be most at risk next week. A Historic Moment The news broke early on …

On December 2nd, England’s second national lockdown is due to end. However, it is to be followed once more by the controversial tiered system, which will see some regions with less restrictions and more freedoms than others. Here’s a closer look at that system, and the potential impact it may have on travel to and …