Preparing for ‘surge’ of holiday flights
QUARANTINE RULES WON’T APPLY FOR DESTINATIONS WITHIN TRAVEL CORRIDORS
EAST Midlands Airport has said it is preparing for a “surge in passengers” as Brits are allowed to jet off abroad to certain countries without facing quarantine on their return.
A spokesman for the airport said it is expecting a rise in business from today, when UK nationals are allowed to travel to some countries without having to quarantine for two weeks when they return.
“Travel corridors” were announced by the Government last week to places such as Alicante, Malaga and Tenerife.
According to the Castle Donington airport, these three destinations are among the anticipated most popular this summer.
Karen Smart, East Midlands Airport’s managing director, said: “The introduction of travel corridors between the UK and some of the more popular holiday destinations that can be easily reached by plane from this airport makes an overseas holiday far more appealing.
“We’re confident that people will want to enjoy a well-earned break abroad this summer.
“It’s also good news for the thousands of people employed across this site whose jobs depend on air travel for their livelihoods - whether they’re directly employed by the airport or work for businesses that support the aviation sector.
“We have worked hard to make our airport safe for our passengers and staff, and, having had a limited schedule of flights during the last couple of weeks, we have been able to make tweaks where necessary ready for a larger volume of passengers. With the 14-day quarantine requirement now removed when returning from many key holiday destinations, coupled with a relaxation of the Foreign Office advice against non-essential travel, we look forward to safely welcoming back more passengers in the coming weeks.”
In the last week, the airport has reported a 16 per cent increase in
the number of passengers turning up for flights.
On Tuesday, July 7, 152 people boarded a flight to Alicante, the most passengers to board a single plane since passenger flights resumed on June 21.