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we are fully prepared here in spain and the balearic islands. for our and epidemiological ones. thank you for yourtime- _ pleasure, thank you so much, warm welcome to the islands! so many of you getting in touch about this. of course, the regular reminder that this isn't only about people going on holiday, in some cases it is about needing to see family. this tweet says why do we have to pay for several private pcr tests before travelling to france? the cost for these tests for both my wife and i mean is we cannot afford to go to france and be with our sister, who has weeks to low. i am so sorry to hear that awful situation you are in, and it really illustrates the desperate situation have in trying to see loved ones. another view on twitter says it is also about visiting family, or checking your property that you spent your whole working life saving for and can't visit it, had to cancel a flight because i can't quarantine on return due to family commitments. tammy says why can't people that have had both jabs, willing to do tests and also willi
we are fully prepared here in spain and the balearic islands. for our and epidemiological ones. thank you for yourtime- _ pleasure, thank you so much, warm welcome to the islands! so many of you getting in touch about this. of course, the regular reminder that this isn't only about people going on holiday, in some cases it is about needing to see family. this tweet says why do we have to pay for several private pcr tests before travelling to france? the cost for these tests for both my wife and...
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islands? all of whom have equally low covid case rates as malta and the balearics.ffic light system being further compromised? it used to be green, amber and red, now we have green and green watch, whatever the hell that is all about. so it is continuing to sow more confusion in peoples' minds. the west minster government says it is preparing to relax the westminster government says it is preparing to relax quarantine rules more widely, by allowing fully—vaccinated travellers to come from medium risk amber countries without needing to isolate. but it hasn't said when this will happen. and in some parts of the uk, school holidays begin next week. it is just really confusing, as to why we are flip—flopping around with all the different promises we have been given and still no clarity or detail, and no financial support for the industry that is just in absolute dire distress, knowing that we are literally on the brink of a summer that possibly may be worse than last year. and not all countries want to open their borders to travellers from the uk. germany is lobbying fo
islands? all of whom have equally low covid case rates as malta and the balearics.ffic light system being further compromised? it used to be green, amber and red, now we have green and green watch, whatever the hell that is all about. so it is continuing to sow more confusion in peoples' minds. the west minster government says it is preparing to relax the westminster government says it is preparing to relax quarantine rules more widely, by allowing fully—vaccinated travellers to come from...
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from next monday, british tourists will be able to visit spain's balearic islands, malta, madeira and — without self isolating on return. transport secretary grant shapps also says the government plans to drop quarantine for fully vaccinated people returning from amber list countries — effectively the rest of europe — "later in the summer". but travel bosses say the announcement doesn't go far enough. let's get the views of travel expert simon calder. to see you, simon. before a paul cold water on everyone's holiday hopes, it is important to recognise here that all these, with the exception of malta are on a watch list for amber. so i wonder, how many people will be rushing out and trying to buy a ticket to go away this summer when at any time any of those countries with the exception of malta could go straight back to amber. we can see him but we cannot hear him. if we can get him back we will and because i want to hear his views on that. and what may happen. of course, whether or not any of this will be enough to restart air travel. let's try to reboot and restart simon. let's see w
from next monday, british tourists will be able to visit spain's balearic islands, malta, madeira and — without self isolating on return. transport secretary grant shapps also says the government plans to drop quarantine for fully vaccinated people returning from amber list countries — effectively the rest of europe — "later in the summer". but travel bosses say the announcement doesn't go far enough. let's get the views of travel expert simon calder. to see you, simon. before a...
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from wednesday, people returning from these destinations including malta, madeira and spain's balearic islandsve to quarantine — although they're on the so—called �*green watchlist�*, meaning they could turn amber at short notice. there's already been a surge in flight bookings to the spanish islands. the amber and red lists still cover the majority of the world. most popular european tourist destinations are on the amber list, where holidays are not advised. but the government has said anyone who's been double vaccinated will be allowed to travel to amber list countries later in the summer without having to quarantine on return. theo leggett has this report. they are quiet right now, but the beaches and bars of beef that are getting ready for a wave of new arrivals from britain. —— of a ibiza. they are one of the islands that britons will be able to visit without having to quarantine on return, although they will have to take tests on return. duncan says he can't wait to go on holiday with his wife without having to go into quarantine afterwards. i wife without having to go into quarantine af
from wednesday, people returning from these destinations including malta, madeira and spain's balearic islandsve to quarantine — although they're on the so—called �*green watchlist�*, meaning they could turn amber at short notice. there's already been a surge in flight bookings to the spanish islands. the amber and red lists still cover the majority of the world. most popular european tourist destinations are on the amber list, where holidays are not advised. but the government has said...
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as we've been hearing malta, madeira, the balearic islands, several uk 0verseas territories, and caribbean to welcome visiting brits. it would make it harderfor it would make it harder for people to book holidays with any to book holidays with any confidence. we met with the scientists today from the security sector and ministers have been able to produce a cautious approach to international travel. where there have been may be cases where we wanted to flag up that there might beissues wanted to flag up that there might be issues that in mind. we have used the watchlist just to let be issues that in mind. we have used the watchlistjust to let people know and remain people that it is possible that this pandemic for things to move and change quickly that means you can come back without quarantining subject test. let us speak to someone from the european terrorism association. good to speak to you again. some imitate good news for those who are operating tourist businesses on some of you's most popular island destinations but not for any of the mainland countries? yes. it's a pleasure to be h
as we've been hearing malta, madeira, the balearic islands, several uk 0verseas territories, and caribbean to welcome visiting brits. it would make it harderfor it would make it harder for people to book holidays with any to book holidays with any confidence. we met with the scientists today from the security sector and ministers have been able to produce a cautious approach to international travel. where there have been may be cases where we wanted to flag up that there might beissues wanted...
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that's along with the spanish balearic islands of ibiza, majorca and minorca.inister has hinted that in future, foreign travel without quarantine might be possible, for those who've been double jabbed. business leaders are hoping the government will relax restrictions on holidays, but any changes come amid rising concern, here and abroad, about the continuing spread, of the delta variant. here's theo leggett. summer is here. travel companies and would—be holiday—makers are desperate for restrictions to be eased so people can go to more destinations abroad without facing quarantine on their return. under the so—called traffic light system in england, arrivals from green list countries don't have to go into isolation, although they do need to take a test within two days. those coming back from amber, or medium risk countries, need to isolate at home. red means high risk, and quarantine in hotels is compulsory. the government in westminster has been reviewing the system. more countries could be added to england's green list today. scotland, wales and northern irel
that's along with the spanish balearic islands of ibiza, majorca and minorca.inister has hinted that in future, foreign travel without quarantine might be possible, for those who've been double jabbed. business leaders are hoping the government will relax restrictions on holidays, but any changes come amid rising concern, here and abroad, about the continuing spread, of the delta variant. here's theo leggett. summer is here. travel companies and would—be holiday—makers are desperate for...
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a number of popular holiday hot spots, including malta and the balearic islands, have been added to thest change so far this year for those hoping for a foreign holiday. but all countries other than malta are on what the government describe as the "green watchlist" signalling they're at risk of moving from green to amber. here's our transport correspondent caroline davies. no roar of the engines. silent and static. yesterday, gatwick airport had 69 flights. this time of year pre— pandemic they would have had between eight and 900. as the school holidays into closer, the green list is increasingly critical for the industry. the announcement yesterday is good news for some. after over one month of hoping, malta is one of the countries that will— hoping, malta is one of the countries that will from next wednesday- _ countries that will from next wednesday. bermuda - countries that will from next wednesday. bermuda and l countries that will from next - wednesday. bermuda and barbados will also _ wednesday. bermuda and barbados will also but — wednesday. bermuda and barbados will also but al
a number of popular holiday hot spots, including malta and the balearic islands, have been added to thest change so far this year for those hoping for a foreign holiday. but all countries other than malta are on what the government describe as the "green watchlist" signalling they're at risk of moving from green to amber. here's our transport correspondent caroline davies. no roar of the engines. silent and static. yesterday, gatwick airport had 69 flights. this time of year pre—...
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that's along with the spanish balearic islands of ibiza, majorca and minorca.ere. travel companies and would—be holiday—makers are desperate for restrictions to be eased so people can go to more destinations abroad without facing quarantine on their return. under the so—called traffic light system in england, arrivals from green list countries don't have to go into isolation, although they do need to take a test within two days. those coming back from amber, or medium risk countries, need to isolate at home. red means high risk, and quarantine in hotels is compulsory. the government in westminster has been reviewing the system. more countries could be added to england's green list today. scotland, wales and northern ireland have previously adopted the same list. but ministers have also suggested this week that quarantine restrictions might be removed for travellers coming from amber list countries, if they've been fully vaccinated. the real opportunity we all have now is to open up travel through the double jab, and, if you look at it, we have more than 60% of
that's along with the spanish balearic islands of ibiza, majorca and minorca.ere. travel companies and would—be holiday—makers are desperate for restrictions to be eased so people can go to more destinations abroad without facing quarantine on their return. under the so—called traffic light system in england, arrivals from green list countries don't have to go into isolation, although they do need to take a test within two days. those coming back from amber, or medium risk countries, need...
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the barrier —— balearic island restrictions kick in from friday.asked we can rely on our restrictions taking 72 hours to come into effect, you certainly cannot with your destination as we have seen with portugal clicking its change at midnight. what have seen with portugal clicking its change at midnight.— change at midnight. what then is our change at midnight. what then is your advice _ change at midnight. what then is your advice to — change at midnight. what then is your advice to travellers - change at midnight. what then is your advice to travellers who - change at midnight. what then is your advice to travellers who do i your advice to travellers who do spot with the government says do want that risk of booking a foreign holiday? i want that risk of booking a foreign holida ? .., ., , , .., holiday? i cannot myself -- i count most of them _ holiday? i cannot myself -- i count most of them on _ holiday? i cannot myself -- i count most of them on the _ holiday? i cannot myself -- i count most of them on the post - holiday? i cannot myself -- i
the barrier —— balearic island restrictions kick in from friday.asked we can rely on our restrictions taking 72 hours to come into effect, you certainly cannot with your destination as we have seen with portugal clicking its change at midnight. what have seen with portugal clicking its change at midnight.— change at midnight. what then is our change at midnight. what then is your advice _ change at midnight. what then is your advice to — change at midnight. what then is your advice to...
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in the greek a la paleo, the balearic scum of the canary islands. —— greek archipelago, the balearic ds on the risk, the level of risk, but the problem is the uk government doesn't look at the data. if it did, it would allow a safe restart of travel into these countries. for those who do not live in the uk do not live under these restrictions, the light system, only 11 countries and territories in green. if you are a amber list country or a red list country, the british people are told not to travel unless it is essential. if you travel in an amber list country, you have to quarantine when you come back and take test. red list countries, you are not allowed to travel to at all. are you saying the government is just plain wrong about this? because every time we talk to the government about this they say we are simply following the epidemiology and the science. this is the only way to safeguard the public health of the uk citizens. it is not correct. the medical data does not support the fact that you can travel to a place that you can travel to a place that has a proven lesser number o
in the greek a la paleo, the balearic scum of the canary islands. —— greek archipelago, the balearic ds on the risk, the level of risk, but the problem is the uk government doesn't look at the data. if it did, it would allow a safe restart of travel into these countries. for those who do not live in the uk do not live under these restrictions, the light system, only 11 countries and territories in green. if you are a amber list country or a red list country, the british people are told not...
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the balearic islands — including ibiza — expected to be put on the green list. e island in san antonio for us. anna. across the island people have been anxiously monitoring developments and businessmen as they have been waiting for, ibiza is expected to go green, and for british holiday—makers this represents a few weeks of escapism but for so many local businesses this is their future. tentative steps. back to the balearic beaches. british tourists usually make up about a million of the 4 million foreign visitors to these mediterranean shores every year. right now, this island is depending on people from elsewhere. it's the music that fuels and feeds this island. covid rules means these iconic venues that usually have queues around the block are still shut. just the clubs being closed is really damaging the economy because of the amount of staff the clubs take on. you know, you've got these huge enormous clubs with hundreds and hundreds of staff in each, you know? the cleaners, the bartenders, you know, the waiters, the djs, they are all out of work. it's, yeah,
the balearic islands — including ibiza — expected to be put on the green list. e island in san antonio for us. anna. across the island people have been anxiously monitoring developments and businessmen as they have been waiting for, ibiza is expected to go green, and for british holiday—makers this represents a few weeks of escapism but for so many local businesses this is their future. tentative steps. back to the balearic beaches. british tourists usually make up about a million of the...
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we saw a lot of short—term interests to the balearic islands.lso on the green watchlist? yes, we are seeinu also on the green watchlist? yes, we are seeing some _ also on the green watchlist? yes, we are seeing some caution. _ also on the green watchlist? yes, we are seeing some caution. it's - also on the green watchlist? yes, we are seeing some caution. it's not - are seeing some caution. it's not entirely clear what is the difference between the green list and a green watchlist. but people are looking for the short term. we are looking for the short term. we are seeing a lot of interest in holidays in malta and the balearic islands for earlyjuly. and as we said we are also seeing people looking at holidays in more of the destinations that they would normally go to in spain and greece towards the end of summer. there are places that people can go to mac those of us who look forward to going to places we love with people we love, there are now some options and i think that is a positive first step for travel businesses. [30 and i think that is
we saw a lot of short—term interests to the balearic islands.lso on the green watchlist? yes, we are seeinu also on the green watchlist? yes, we are seeing some _ also on the green watchlist? yes, we are seeing some caution. _ also on the green watchlist? yes, we are seeing some caution. it's - also on the green watchlist? yes, we are seeing some caution. it's not - are seeing some caution. it's not entirely clear what is the difference between the green list and a green watchlist. but people...
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travel companies are pointing to the example of majorca and the balearic islands of spain, which haveower covid infection rates than the uk — 33 per 100 thousand as compared with 80 per 100 thousand — but are still effectively off—limits to uk tourists. here's the boss of tour operatorjet2. the government has set it would be led by the data. the data suggests travel should be allowed to the islands and it is not so so either they have data the government is not showing us or there is a reason rather than the data. tom jenkins is ceo of the etoa - european tourism association. what sort of an effect other current rules having on european tourism? european tourism in — european tourism? european tourism in its _ european tourism? european tourism in its broadest - european tourism? european tourism in its broadest sense is shut down as far as the uk is shut down as far as the uk is concerned. it's £60 billion per year industry in the process of taking british people are brought into europe. but the point about europe at the moment is they have their own market and they have broadly open
travel companies are pointing to the example of majorca and the balearic islands of spain, which haveower covid infection rates than the uk — 33 per 100 thousand as compared with 80 per 100 thousand — but are still effectively off—limits to uk tourists. here's the boss of tour operatorjet2. the government has set it would be led by the data. the data suggests travel should be allowed to the islands and it is not so so either they have data the government is not showing us or there is a...
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"foreign holidays confusion deepens" says the telegragh. and the balearic islands are among countriesd on the green watch list that could turn amber at short notice, says the telegraph. "holiday islands here we come! " is the mail's take, which notes that people who are double—jabbed with a covid vaccine are set to visit amber list countries vaccine are set to visit without the neet to isolate on return. the guardian reports a rift in borisjohnson�*s cabinet over plans to grant extra freedoms to people who've been double vaccinated, as a surge in cases sparks fears in the eu of the spread of covid. they "think it's all over? " well it isn't, according to the metro, which has the headline "germany demands penalties". not a reference to next tuesday's euros game. but the paper reports a "tactical switch" from angela merkel in wanting brits to be made to self—isolate when travelling to europe to stem the spread of the delta variant of covid. a new blood test detects cancers among the over—50 is reported in the times, alongside it's main picture story that afghan soldiers flee their posts
"foreign holidays confusion deepens" says the telegragh. and the balearic islands are among countriesd on the green watch list that could turn amber at short notice, says the telegraph. "holiday islands here we come! " is the mail's take, which notes that people who are double—jabbed with a covid vaccine are set to visit amber list countries vaccine are set to visit without the neet to isolate on return. the guardian reports a rift in borisjohnson�*s cabinet over plans...
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anna holligan is in ibiza. one of the balearic islands.s announcement.— are extremely nervous about this announcement. ~ , ,., , ., ., announcement. absolutely, we are on the west of the _ announcement. absolutely, we are on the west of the islands, _ announcement. absolutely, we are on the west of the islands, and _ announcement. absolutely, we are on the west of the islands, and here - the west of the islands, and here come tourists really dominate, right across this mediterranean getaway today, the bars hotels, the restaurants can even hear on the beach is, people have been constantly monitoring developments, and this is the news that they have so anxiously been waiting for. the expectation is that it will be added to that greenest. in terms of the island economy, they welcomed 4 million tourists here every year, and a million of them are british, so you can imagine the impact this will have on all of these businesses which depend on this trade because it will be a few weeks of escapism for british tourists, but for the economy here, it
anna holligan is in ibiza. one of the balearic islands.s announcement.— are extremely nervous about this announcement. ~ , ,., , ., ., announcement. absolutely, we are on the west of the _ announcement. absolutely, we are on the west of the islands, _ announcement. absolutely, we are on the west of the islands, and _ announcement. absolutely, we are on the west of the islands, and here - the west of the islands, and here come tourists really dominate, right across this mediterranean getaway...
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malta, madeira, the balearic islands, and several caribbean nations have been added.
malta, madeira, the balearic islands, and several caribbean nations have been added.
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other top stories this afternoon: there's a surge in bookings to destinations including the balearic islandsafter a block of flats collapsed in miami. a british woman is among over 150 people still missing. we are going to work as hard
other top stories this afternoon: there's a surge in bookings to destinations including the balearic islandsafter a block of flats collapsed in miami. a british woman is among over 150 people still missing. we are going to work as hard
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find a note to print off on his statement, saying we cannot understand what the likes of the balearic islandsme are saying we are baffled by the system — and we heard from chrissy there saying from the government that we would get seven days notice. it's five days and she's understandably quite angry at that. , , . . she's understandably quite angry at that. , , .., , she's understandably quite angry at that. ,, , that. the public are confused about it. we are confused, _ that. the public are confused about it. we are confused, in _ that. the public are confused about it. we are confused, in the - that. the public are confused about it. we are confused, in the travel i it. we are confused, in the travel industry, we were expecting earlier this morning that perhaps the greek islands, malta, finland and other countries were expecting due to their levels and vaccination rates that they were going to go on the green list. exactly the opposite has happened, nothing is going on the green list and know you have people scrapping to get back from portugal. just two and half weeks after they said it wa
find a note to print off on his statement, saying we cannot understand what the likes of the balearic islandsme are saying we are baffled by the system — and we heard from chrissy there saying from the government that we would get seven days notice. it's five days and she's understandably quite angry at that. , , . . she's understandably quite angry at that. , , .., , she's understandably quite angry at that. ,, , that. the public are confused about it. we are confused, _ that. the public are...
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ibiza's nightclubs are expected to reopen in mid—july, after the balearic islands were added to the uka safe way to let the party island start dancing again. anna holligan sent us this report from ibiza.? dance music plays. music is the pulse of this island. ibiza's economy revolves around its nightclubs. now, ibiza's been green listed by the uk, this island is gearing up for the return of mass tourism, and this experiment could represent its revival. the guinea pigs are all key workers, like these nursing assistants. lucia told me "i really want to dance. "it's been so long since we've able to party around here." her friend said "it's true. "after such a long time, you do really want to go for it." most other bars are serving again, but beyond this event, dancing is still banned. there are signs ibiza is emerging from the crisis — there are no restrictions on people travelling to these shores from the uk, but the balearic politicians want to tighten the entry rules. we think that with the increase in the number of cases in the uk, now is the right moment, you know, to put in place som
ibiza's nightclubs are expected to reopen in mid—july, after the balearic islands were added to the uka safe way to let the party island start dancing again. anna holligan sent us this report from ibiza.? dance music plays. music is the pulse of this island. ibiza's economy revolves around its nightclubs. now, ibiza's been green listed by the uk, this island is gearing up for the return of mass tourism, and this experiment could represent its revival. the guinea pigs are all key workers, like...
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could be added to the so—called green list, with no quarantine required, along with the spanish balearic islands majorca and minorca. this lunchtime, the prime minister hinted that in future, foreign travel without quarantine might be possible for those who've been double jabbed. business leaders are hoping the government will relax restrictions on holidays but any changes comes amid rising concern, here and abroad, about the continuing spread, of the delta variant. here's theo legget. summer is here, and both travel companies and would—be holiday—makers are desperate for the current restrictions to be eased so that people can go to more destinations abroad without facing quarantine measures on their return. under the so—called traffic light system in england, arrivals from green list countries don't have to go into isolation, although they do need to take a test within two days. those coming back from amber or medium risk countries need to isolate at home. red means high risk, and quarantine in hotels is compulsory. the government in westminster has been reviewing the system and more countries
could be added to the so—called green list, with no quarantine required, along with the spanish balearic islands majorca and minorca. this lunchtime, the prime minister hinted that in future, foreign travel without quarantine might be possible for those who've been double jabbed. business leaders are hoping the government will relax restrictions on holidays but any changes comes amid rising concern, here and abroad, about the continuing spread, of the delta variant. here's theo legget. summer...
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malta, madeira, the balearic islands, and several caribbean nations have been added. the changes come into force on the 30th ofjune. hello and welcome to our look ahead to what the the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. with me are broadcaster, penny smith and former conservative adviser, mo hussein. they are back for another crack at the front pages. here's an update for you at home and we tattle it another sense last week foreign holidays confusion deepens as a balearic right click back islands on the dash they could turn amber at the dash they could turn amber at the short notice. how it is to become is the uptake with the double take could be allowed to visit amber countries without having to isolate when they come home. extra freedom to people who have been double vaccinated include those holiday options and a surge in cases sparks fear in the spread of covid. there is a similar sentiment in the independent headline below its pictured feature of the prime minister flying over london and its pictured feature of the prime ministerflying over london and in raf hel
malta, madeira, the balearic islands, and several caribbean nations have been added. the changes come into force on the 30th ofjune. hello and welcome to our look ahead to what the the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. with me are broadcaster, penny smith and former conservative adviser, mo hussein. they are back for another crack at the front pages. here's an update for you at home and we tattle it another sense last week foreign holidays confusion deepens as a balearic right click back...
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malta, madeira and spain�*s balearic islands were included, meaning those returning to the uk from thosert notice. here�*s caroline davies. the promise of sunshine and the sea has already persuaded some uk travellers to book. the green list may be the longest it has been so far but it won�*t be enough to revive carolyn�*s travel agency in bristol. it won�*t bring a flood of bookings. we have many customers who are utterly frustrated with the whole system. they�*ve rebooked four, five, even six times now. and they want clarity, to know they can go on holiday and relax on that sun lounger and not be constantly checking the news for is there going to be an update, will i have to bolt home because i can�*t quarantine? jet home because i can't quarantine? jet 2 will start to fly again from july. they say they have already seen a surge in bookings. it�*s they say they have already seen a surge in bookings.— surge in bookings. it's very clear from the number _ surge in bookings. it's very clear from the number so _ surge in bookings. it's very clear from the number so far- surge in bookings. it
malta, madeira and spain�*s balearic islands were included, meaning those returning to the uk from thosert notice. here�*s caroline davies. the promise of sunshine and the sea has already persuaded some uk travellers to book. the green list may be the longest it has been so far but it won�*t be enough to revive carolyn�*s travel agency in bristol. it won�*t bring a flood of bookings. we have many customers who are utterly frustrated with the whole system. they�*ve rebooked four,...
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, — that, you mention the balearic islands, they would be good candidates, but the trouble isrance and italy on the green list — greece, france and italy on the green list and open up and at least tell people that you will be able to have a _ tell people that you will be able to have a holiday in july or august, tell people that you will be able to have a holiday injuly or august, it simply— have a holiday injuly or august, it simply will— have a holiday injuly or august, it simply will be too late. bear in mind _ simply will be too late. bear in mind in— simply will be too late. bear in mind in scotland today schools are breaking _ mind in scotland today schools are breaking up this afternoon and summer— breaking up this afternoon and summer has already begun and we don't _ summer has already begun and we don't have — summer has already begun and we don't have any sensible travel options — don't have any sensible travel options at the moment and we will find out _ options at the moment and we will find out more at tea—time. options at the moment and we will find out more at t
, — that, you mention the balearic islands, they would be good candidates, but the trouble isrance and italy on the green list — greece, france and italy on the green list and open up and at least tell people that you will be able to have a _ tell people that you will be able to have a holiday in july or august, tell people that you will be able to have a holiday injuly or august, it simply— have a holiday injuly or august, it simply will— have a holiday injuly or august, it simply will...
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in europe, those include the spanish balearic islands of ibiza, menorca and majorca — as well as maltarther afield, green list countries include antigua, barbados, dominica and bermuda. it means from 4 o'clock on wednesday morning, travellers from those green list countries will not have to quarantine upon arrival in the uk. but with the exception of malta, all destinations have also been added to the �*green watch list�* — in other words they're at risk of moving back to amber at short notice. the travel industry body abta is warning the announcement on its own "will not deliver the meaningful restart of international travel that the industry desperately needs". our transport correpondent caroline davies reports no roar of the engines, silent and static. yesterday, gatwick airport had 69 passenger flights. this time of year pre—pandemic, they would have had between 800 and 900. as the school holidays inch closer, the green list is increasingly critical for the industry, but yesterday's announcement is good news for some. after over a month of hoping, malta is one of the countries that
in europe, those include the spanish balearic islands of ibiza, menorca and majorca — as well as maltarther afield, green list countries include antigua, barbados, dominica and bermuda. it means from 4 o'clock on wednesday morning, travellers from those green list countries will not have to quarantine upon arrival in the uk. but with the exception of malta, all destinations have also been added to the �*green watch list�* — in other words they're at risk of moving back to amber at short...
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malta, madeira, and the balearic islands have been added to the uk's travel green list.e areas. tess will have to be taken on day two after they return. —— tests. police in western canada say dozens of people in the vancouver area have died in an unprecedented heatwave. nearly 70 sudden deaths have been reported in two vancouver suburbs in the past two days. canada has recorded its highest ever temperature — 49.5 celsius in lytton, in british columbia. jodi hughes is the weather presenter for global news in calgary. it's about 28—29 outside, but in my house, it's even warmer. i don't have air conditioning in my house. i'm very typical, in that not a lot of albertans have air conditioning. and so, we've seen increasing numbers of people booking hotel rooms just to get out of the heat. i'm actually one of them. that's where we're going tomorrow night, because we just need a break. but it is something that we have just never seen before, we have never seen a stretch of temperatures this hot for this long. and unfortunately, it's still going to continue for another couple of
malta, madeira, and the balearic islands have been added to the uk's travel green list.e areas. tess will have to be taken on day two after they return. —— tests. police in western canada say dozens of people in the vancouver area have died in an unprecedented heatwave. nearly 70 sudden deaths have been reported in two vancouver suburbs in the past two days. canada has recorded its highest ever temperature — 49.5 celsius in lytton, in british columbia. jodi hughes is the weather presenter...
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italy, germany, many places in the greek archipelago, the balearics, the canary islands.at we've been supportive about the framework with the green and amber and the risk categorisations of countries depending on the risk, on the level of risk. but, you know, the problem is that the uk government doesn't look at the data, because if it did, it would allow a safe restart of travelling to these countries. yeah — for those who don't live in the uk and don't live under these restrictions, there's a traffic—light system. i've said there's only 11 countries and territories in green, but if you're defined as an amber—list country, or still more, a red—list country, then the british people are told not to travel unless it's essential. if you travel to an amber—list country, you have to quarantine when you come back and take a couple of tests. red—list countries, you're not allowed to travel at all. now, are you saying that the government is just plain wrong about this? because every time we talk to the government about this, they say, "we are simply following "the epidemiology an
italy, germany, many places in the greek archipelago, the balearics, the canary islands.at we've been supportive about the framework with the green and amber and the risk categorisations of countries depending on the risk, on the level of risk. but, you know, the problem is that the uk government doesn't look at the data, because if it did, it would allow a safe restart of travelling to these countries. yeah — for those who don't live in the uk and don't live under these restrictions, there's...
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ibiza's nightclubs are expected to reopen in mid july, after the balearic islands were added to the government'scause of course from wednesday, anyone travelling here from the uk will not have to quarantine on their return and actually when people come at the moment, they don't have to show a negative pcr test or even show that they have been double vaccinated so of course, people come for the beaches, the wildlife but really, ibiza is the party capital of the worlds of the club scene is really gearing up now and this test event, it was for key workers, actually, to thank them for looking after the island during the crisis. 3000 people, it was hoped, could attend, 1500 given tickets to get in, they needed to show a negative test and they were allowed to dance only on they were allowed to dance only on the dance floor but they could drink around the bars and they had to wear masks while dancing and if this is a success and the results will be known in a fortnight, it's hoped it could provide the model for the reopening of this island entire club scene. thank you very much, anna. let's look at the
ibiza's nightclubs are expected to reopen in mid july, after the balearic islands were added to the government'scause of course from wednesday, anyone travelling here from the uk will not have to quarantine on their return and actually when people come at the moment, they don't have to show a negative pcr test or even show that they have been double vaccinated so of course, people come for the beaches, the wildlife but really, ibiza is the party capital of the worlds of the club scene is really...
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on the list, the balearic islands, including ibiza and majorca, malta, madeira, several uk overseas territories before departure — and another on day two after returning to the uk. so how's that gone down in the resorts? let's cross to ibiza, where anna holligan is waiting for the stampede to begin. are they celebrating, and a? the champagne _ are they celebrating, and a? the champagne corks have been popping tonight! _ champagne corks have been popping tonight! as soon as this news came through. _ tonight! as soon as this news came through. we — tonight! as soon as this news came through, we were in a bar watching, there _ through, we were in a bar watching, there were — through, we were in a bar watching, there were people jumping all over each other, as soon as they herded. they— each other, as soon as they herded. they had _ each other, as soon as they herded. they had been waiting all day, bars, hotels _ they had been waiting all day, bars, hotels they— they had been waiting all day, bars, hotels. they had been monitoring to develop _ hotels. they had been monitoring to develop into. this
on the list, the balearic islands, including ibiza and majorca, malta, madeira, several uk overseas territories before departure — and another on day two after returning to the uk. so how's that gone down in the resorts? let's cross to ibiza, where anna holligan is waiting for the stampede to begin. are they celebrating, and a? the champagne _ are they celebrating, and a? the champagne corks have been popping tonight! _ champagne corks have been popping tonight! as soon as this news came...
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a lot of attention on the balearic islands, spanish islands. why we have to rely on the — than another? this is why we have to rely on the scientists _ than another? this is why we have to rely on the scientists and _ than another? this is why we have to rely on the scientists and they - than another? this is why we have to rely on the scientists and they look i rely on the scientists and they look at notjust rely on the scientists and they look at not just a rely on the scientists and they look at notjust a 12 or 2a as you describe it, they will look at, is the data published on the international system called gisaid. do they publish the variance, the carrying out sequencing to publish the variance? what level of vaccination do they have in their own country and what is the quality of the data? it is notjust simply looking at the level of vaccination. what we had the capacity for last summer, it is a much more sophisticated system now and people can read the detail of that on whetherjoint biosecurity centre have set out what they use. you whet
a lot of attention on the balearic islands, spanish islands. why we have to rely on the — than another? this is why we have to rely on the scientists _ than another? this is why we have to rely on the scientists and _ than another? this is why we have to rely on the scientists and they - than another? this is why we have to rely on the scientists and they look i rely on the scientists and they look at notjust rely on the scientists and they look at not just a rely on the scientists and they...
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time ago, due to its low rates, you may see madeira added, very popular portuguese island, i am not sure about the balearics are very low, it would send an interesting message if the government said that these islands would open up, bearding how popular they are with young people who want to go and party, who may not have been vaccinated yet, so it would be an interesting signal if the government did say the balearics are to be added and of course, there should be some caribbean islands on there like grenada, antigua but i am not sure the government is prepared to go that far yet. they are very cautious on travel. 50 to go that far yet. they are very cautious on travel.— cautious on travel. so is there confusion _ cautious on travel. so is there confusion in _ cautious on travel. so is there confusion in the _ cautious on travel. so is there confusion in the travel - cautious on travel. so is there | confusion in the travel industry about what the data is, what the criteria is, scientifically, to put a country in a particular part of the traffic light system versus the political reasons for putting a count
time ago, due to its low rates, you may see madeira added, very popular portuguese island, i am not sure about the balearics are very low, it would send an interesting message if the government said that these islands would open up, bearding how popular they are with young people who want to go and party, who may not have been vaccinated yet, so it would be an interesting signal if the government did say the balearics are to be added and of course, there should be some caribbean islands on...
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malta, madeira and the balearic islands have been added to the uk's travel green list.d barbados. the change means holidaymakers will no longer have to self—isolate on their return to the uk from these areas. passengers will still have to take a covid test before travel and on day two after they return. the high court in belfast is ruling today on the lawfulness of the northern ireland protocol. the judicial review proceedings were taken by a group of unionist politicians. they told the high court in belfast that the protocol breached both the good friday agreement and the acts of union. danjohnson dan johnson is outside danjohnson is outside the court. tell us first of all more about the court proceedings and what is expected to happen today. good morning. yes, the proceedings started here at ten o'clock, but we are still waiting for the outcome of thatjudicial review into the northern ireland protocol, the way that that is operating. those are the rules that have been put in place that means some checks on goods coming into northern ireland. that is all designed to st
malta, madeira and the balearic islands have been added to the uk's travel green list.d barbados. the change means holidaymakers will no longer have to self—isolate on their return to the uk from these areas. passengers will still have to take a covid test before travel and on day two after they return. the high court in belfast is ruling today on the lawfulness of the northern ireland protocol. the judicial review proceedings were taken by a group of unionist politicians. they told the high...
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many holiday destinations like malta, the canary islands and the balearics were hoping to be includedexpect there's been a lot of reaction from the travel industry that had been hoping to get more foreign trips up and running. we can talk to karen smart, managing director at manchester airport. good to see you, karen. you have been operating at a nearly 10% capacity for most of the last year. how much of a setback is this latest decision as far as your reopening plans are concerned?— decision as far as your reopening plans are concerned? good morning. yesterday's — plans are concerned? good morning. yesterday's announcement _ plans are concerned? good morning. yesterday's announcement and - plans are concerned? good morning. yesterday's announcement and the l yesterday's announcement and the reality of today is incredibly disappointing for us. notjust as an airport but as an industry as a whole. but also for our customers. we see in the media this morning and we havejust heard, the restrictions are really catching people out. they have had the vaccinations and they are ready to travel
many holiday destinations like malta, the canary islands and the balearics were hoping to be includedexpect there's been a lot of reaction from the travel industry that had been hoping to get more foreign trips up and running. we can talk to karen smart, managing director at manchester airport. good to see you, karen. you have been operating at a nearly 10% capacity for most of the last year. how much of a setback is this latest decision as far as your reopening plans are concerned?— decision...
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it has talked about the canaries, the balearics, some of the greek islands.he northwest. but if the country goes from green to amber, whatever level it is, that is the whole country and that includes all of its territories. unfortunately madeira and the azores, if you have a holiday booked in those locations, they have both moved to the embolus from next tuesday.— from next tuesday. briefly, is it our from next tuesday. briefly, is it your hunch _ from next tuesday. briefly, is it your hunch that _ from next tuesday. briefly, is it your hunch that in _ from next tuesday. briefly, is it your hunch that in future - from next tuesday. briefly, is it your hunch that in future the . your hunch that in future the decision will be more nuanced? it is decision will be more nuanced? it is difficult to say _ decision will be more nuanced? it 3 difficult to say because the government has been talking about this for about a year. we were talking about it last summer as well, the travel corridors, as they were called back then which were effectively traffic light. i think
it has talked about the canaries, the balearics, some of the greek islands.he northwest. but if the country goes from green to amber, whatever level it is, that is the whole country and that includes all of its territories. unfortunately madeira and the azores, if you have a holiday booked in those locations, they have both moved to the embolus from next tuesday.— from next tuesday. briefly, is it our from next tuesday. briefly, is it your hunch _ from next tuesday. briefly, is it your hunch...
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think may more realistically, they would take the blair ight, perhaps the greek islands and things like that, —— the balearicsravel expert. what would you advise people to do moving forward l advise people to do moving forward for the rest of this year? this pandemic certainly looks to be here to stay, doesn't it, for the end of fenty 21? to stay, doesn't it, for the end of fen 21? ~ ., ., to stay, doesn't it, for the end of fen 21? ., . ., fenty 21? we tend not to speculate too much. fenty 21? we tend not to speculate too much- we _ fenty 21? we tend not to speculate too much. we tend _ fenty 21? we tend not to speculate too much. we tend to _ fenty 21? we tend not to speculate too much. we tend to prioritise - fenty 21? we tend not to speculatej too much. we tend to prioritise the customer and have a very personalised approach and what that means in reality is that consumers have options and even if the options are limited, the consumer will want to travel, if they want to travel, and they can decide not to if they do not, so staying close to the consumer, understanding what is important to them, where they
think may more realistically, they would take the blair ight, perhaps the greek islands and things like that, —— the balearicsravel expert. what would you advise people to do moving forward l advise people to do moving forward for the rest of this year? this pandemic certainly looks to be here to stay, doesn't it, for the end of fenty 21? to stay, doesn't it, for the end of fen 21? ~ ., ., to stay, doesn't it, for the end of fen 21? ., . ., fenty 21? we tend not to speculate too much. fenty...
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green list, the canary islands for example, some of the greek islands, the data for those destinations were similar to that for the balearicsd out very short notice and you have to adapt-— find out very short notice and you have to adapt. we did find out the same time — have to adapt. we did find out the same time as _ have to adapt. we did find out the same time as you _ have to adapt. we did find out the same time as you did _ have to adapt. we did find out the same time as you did last - have to adapt. we did find out the same time as you did last week, l have to adapt. we did find out the | same time as you did last week, in fact we found out from the northern ireland government and we didn't hear anything from the government prior to that. i know they are very busy at the moment doing lots of things, but we tend not to get communication in advance of the announcement. we are starting from the same point as you and we have got to mobilise our colleagues and the aircraft and get things ready. there is a lot of work to do so advanced notice would be helpful but we don't seem to get that at the moment. . ~ we don't seem to
green list, the canary islands for example, some of the greek islands, the data for those destinations were similar to that for the balearicsd out very short notice and you have to adapt-— find out very short notice and you have to adapt. we did find out the same time — have to adapt. we did find out the same time as _ have to adapt. we did find out the same time as you _ have to adapt. we did find out the same time as you did _ have to adapt. we did find out the same time as you did last -...