Hays offers test kits to travellers
Holidaymakers will be offered Covid-19 testing kits to pack with their shorts and T-shirts by Hays Travel as it looks to help take the stress out of heading abroad this summer.
Video appointments are provided alongside the kits, which the Sunderland firm says will mean there will be no need to interrupt the enjoyment of a break to search for a testing centre.
Strictrulesrequireanyone entering the UK to have proof of a negative test taken within the three days before departure, regardless of whether or nottheyhavebeenvaccinated.
Hays Travel, the UK's largest independent travel agent, has teamed up with approved supplier Collinson Group to provide the Government-approved tests.
Collinson Group helps travellers take the test during a booked video call and the result comes through within an hour along with the appropriate fit-to-fly certificate by email.
Thetestkitswerelaunched lastweekinHaysTravel'shigh street shops and the firm say they are already in huge demand.
Spain and Greece have become favourites this summer and "bucket list" destinations such as the Maldives, BaliandSouthAfricaaremost popular for later this year and 2022.
"This test kit is ideal for anyone who will be travelling from a resort where the UK requires a test before coming
home," said Jonathon Woodall, Hays Travel's chief operating officer.
"It takes the stress out of trying to find a testing centre whileyou'reonholiday,there's helpviathevideocall,andcustomers can have a discount price of £33.60.
"We're very pleased to be workingwithCollinsonGroup
and to be able to offer our customers this additional support so they can enjoy their much-deserved holiday to the utmost."
Customersneedtoallowat leastfourworkingdaysbefore departuretotheirholidaydestination to ensure the test kit arrives in time.
From today, under 18s or
anyone who has been fully vaccinated will not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from a green or amber country, with the exception of France. They still need to have taken an approved Covid-19 test 72 hours before arrival.
Full details about requirements can be found via www. gov.uk or a travel agent.