The latest update, because the red list was cancelled, but countries such as Japan, New Zealand and Vietnam have closed the door to UK tourism
Due to growing concerns about Omicron Covid-19 variants, more than a dozen countries have closed their doors from the United Kingdom.
With the rise of international attention, airlines worry that the worse situation has not yet come.
British travelers are banned in 13 countries/regions-a serious blow to companies such as Tui, Ryanair, Jet2 and easyJet.
This also means that foreign journeys from Birmingham Airport and other places are uncertain.
Earlier, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the country in a pre-recorded speech.
He announced a series of drives designed to solve Omicron's problems-the core of the plan is more boosters.
However, this is not good news for the troubled tourism industry. Countries such as Japan, New Zealand and Vietnam have closed their doors to British tourism.
This is a real-time blog that will update the latest foreign travel information.
Scottish Chief Minister Nicolas Sturgeon issued a statement to Parliament this afternoon.
She said that Omicron's cases were “increasing exponentially—faster than any previous variant.”
Ms. Sturgeon said that two people known to be infected with the variant have now been admitted to the hospital.
She told MSP: "We expect it to become a major strain within a few days.
"This is important because Omicron is more communicable than Delta; the R-number associated with Delta is about 1, but the R-number of Omicron seems to far exceed 2, and may even be higher than 4.
"The total number of cases in Scotland increased by a quarter last week, with cases in all age groups except those over 85 years old. Omicron has already contributed to this increase.
"But as it becomes the main strain, its higher R value will also dominate, which will drive a sharp increase in cases."
The Norwegian government said on Monday that Norway will ban the supply of alcohol in bars and restaurants, implement stricter regulations in schools, and speed up vaccination as part of a new effort to curb the outbreak of the Omicron variant of the new coronavirus.
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said at a press conference: “For many people, this feels like a blockade. If it were not for a social blockade, then their lives and livelihoods would be affected. blockade."
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gar Stowe told Norwegians that they can still celebrate Christmas with their family and friends, but they must reduce the number of close contacts and keep a distance of one metre.
According to Boris Johnson's official spokesperson, Boris Johnson has warned his cabinet that a "significant surge" of the omicron variant is coming.
The spokesperson also confirmed that the estimated number of 200,000 new infections is valid, and omicron "expects to become the main variant in London today because the case rate doubles so fast and will inevitably become the main variant."
He added that the first virtual cabinet meeting in several months was held this morning. "The Prime Minister said that Omicron’s sharp rise is coming, and the measures we aim to take as part of Plan B are balanced and proportionate, and will help Reduce simultaneous transmission while we strengthen the booster program."
The Minister of Health announced that all children aged 12-15 who were vaccinated in the UK can now apply for a vaccination travel certificate.
In a tweet last night, Sajid Javid said: “From today, all 12-15 year olds who have received two doses of the vaccine can apply for the #NHSCovidPass letter for international travel.
"Thanks to our excellent vaccination program, this will give parents the confidence to book holidays in the future."
South Korea has marked the deadliest day of its pandemic as a ruthless, delta-driven spread that has caused hospitals to be overcrowded, causing people to die while waiting for beds.
Health experts warn that the country’s medical system is rapidly approaching its limits, and if the government continues to be slow and indecisive in tightening social distancing, the death toll may worsen.
South Korea’s Disease Control and Prevention Agency said on Tuesday that 94 patients with the virus had died in the past 24 hours, while the other 906 were in a severe or critical state.
A senior official from the Ministry of Health stated that medical resources in Seoul and nearby areas are rapidly depleting. About 86% of intensive care units there are already occupied and more than 800 patients are still awaiting admission.
British Airways has confirmed that it will open a short-haul subsidiary at Gatwick Airport.
The company said the airline will operate under the name of British Airways, but will exist as a "completely independent entity."
It will start flying in March 2022.
35 short-distance destinations will be served, including Athens, Berlin, Faro, Ibiza, Madrid, Malaga, Marrakech, Milan Malpensa, Santorini and Tenerife.
British Airways stated that the one-way fare is £39 (based on the return journey) and it "competes with Gatwick Airlines' low-cost airlines."
This puts it in competition with EasyJet, which is the main airline at Gatwick Airport.
British Airways has reached a new agreement with its pilots and crew on remuneration and working conditions for its new subsidiary.
The operation will be similar to BA CityFlyer, which is a subsidiary of British Airways in the City of London.
Planning a holiday? Don't consider going to these countries.
Reports indicate that the red list may be cancelled soon.
The number of deaths involving Covid-19 registered in England and Wales has fallen for the third consecutive week as these countries are battling the rising number of Omicron cases.
The National Bureau of Statistics (ONS) stated that in the week ending December 3, about 792 people died, among which the “new coronavirus” was mentioned on the death certificate.
This accounted for 6.8% of all deaths registered within 7 days, a 3% drop from the 817 deaths recorded in the previous week.
The Omicron variant is spreading rapidly, and the number of cases is thought to double every two to three days.
It is still too early to see what impact the weekly increase in the number of Covid-19 deaths from the UK National Bureau of Statistics will have.
So far, the government has confirmed that one patient died of the new variant.
Before traveling to Spain, everyone, including children under 12, must complete and sign the online health control form.
If you do not fill out this form electronically, you can submit it in paper form before boarding.
When arriving at Spanish ports and airports, you must present the QR code (hard copy or number) that was issued when you filled out the online health control form before traveling.
When travelling from the UK to Spain, the other documents you must present upon entry depend on the reason for your travel:
Travel: You must present proof of fully vaccinated (two doses of two doses or one dose of vaccine) at least 14 days before your arrival in Spain (must specify the date of vaccination). Please refer to "If you are fully vaccinated"
You may also undergo the following checks upon entry:
Anyone experiencing symptoms or who does not meet one of the above requirements must be tested on arrival and is obliged to comply with the COVID-19 protocol determined by the local authorities of your destination in Spain.
Passengers may also be contacted and asked to take a PCR, TMA or LAMP test at any time within 48 hours of arriving in Spain.
Amazon has begun to provide PCR testing services for passengers arriving in the UK-the price for a single "second day" test is 34.99 pounds.
Concerned about the spread of omicron variants, the government reintroduced the need for PCR testing two weeks ago. This move provides the test company with the prospect of higher profits-but some companies, including Collinson, violated their timetable due to "logistics issues."
Frequent Flyer website Head for Points stated: “The important thing is that Amazon has not outsourced it to third-party providers. It will use a laboratory in Salford, which was established last year to provide test."
CBI Director General Tony Danker (Tony Danker) called on the government to remove the current travel restrictions imposed by the omicron variant.
"The main issue is still the main restriction on international travel, which seemed worth considering a week or two ago, but now omicron is ubiquitous in our country, [it] doesn't feel like those measures, those restrictions, now it seems appropriate," Dan Kerr told the BBC's Today program.
"We support the government's intention to put public health first, but the government needs to recognize what is really happening in our economy."
If you are departing from the UK, you will need to fill out the Passenger Location Form (PLF) before arriving in Greece.
This form is required regardless of the means of transportation you use to travel to Greece.
You also need one of the following:
* Proof of a negative Covid-19 PCR test performed within 72 hours before arrival in Greece; or
* Prove that the Covid-19 rapid antigen test performed by an authorized laboratory within 48 hours before your arrival in Greece is negative; or
* Proof that the Covid-19 vaccine has been fully vaccinated at least 14 days before travel
For entry purposes, Greece will also accept proof of recovery from Covid-19. Evidence that the Covid-19 PCR test result was positive 30 to 180 days before the travel date can be used, and the NHS COVID Pass can be used to prove it
These requirements are mandatory for all passengers over 12 years of age.
Passengers arriving in Greece may be required to undergo a rapid Covid-19 test upon arrival. If you test positive when you arrive in Greece, then you and those travelling with you will have to self-isolate in an isolation hotel provided by the Greek government.
The length of time you need to self-isolate depends on your vaccination status.
If other passengers on your flight, bus, train, or ferry later test positive, you may need to comply with self-isolation requirements. These will be mandatory and you should comply with the requirements of the Greek authorities.
As always, check before traveling. You can find the latest information about where you travel here.
Before traveling to mainland Portugal, you must fill out the online passenger location card and be prepared to show a negative Covid-19 test result certificate (except for children 11 years of age or younger).
Your test certificate should meet the following standards:
* Antigen test within 48 hours before departure, or RT-PCR test within 72 hours before departure. If you are performing an antigen test, please make sure that it meets the standards specified in the European Union Rapid Antigen Test General List
* Check your test results, determine the type of test performed, and provide your name, date of birth, date and time of sample collection, and result date
* You should not use NHS testing services for testing to facilitate your travel to another country/region. You should arrange to take a private exam
If you are unable to present one of these documents during check-in, your airline may refuse boarding.
Please consult your airline before traveling.
When you arrive in Portugal, you will undergo a health check.
If your body temperature is 38C or higher, or if you have signs of physical discomfort, you may need to take a Covid-19 test and stay at the airport until you receive the test result.
If needed, be prepared to show your Covid-19 vaccination certificate or Covid-19 negative test at the border control office.
We are often asked about the rules of travel to Dubai.
Well, in the UAE, the entry requirements for Covid-19 may change in a short period of time, so please consult the airline before traveling.
More detailed information is available on the websites of British Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways, including information on the negative test certificates accepted by these airlines.
Residents, tourists and visitors from or via the UK and arriving in Dubai and Abu Dhabi must test negative for the Covid-19 PCR before departure and present a certificate at check-in.
Passengers arriving in Dubai need to collect it within 72 hours before departure, and passengers arriving in Abu Dhabi need to collect it within 48 hours before departure.
Before going to Spain, everyone (including children under 12 years old, see children and young people traveling by air or sea must fill out and sign the online health control form.
If you do not fill out this form electronically, you can submit it in paper form before boarding.
When arriving at Spanish ports and airports, you must present the QR code (hard copy or number) that was issued when you filled out the online health control form before traveling.
When travelling from the UK to Spain, the other documents you must present upon entry depend on the reason for your travel:
Travel: You must present proof of fully vaccinated (two doses of two doses or one dose of vaccine) at least 14 days before your arrival in Spain (must specify the date of vaccination). Please refer to "If you are fully vaccinated"
You may also undergo the following checks upon entry:
* Receive visual health assessment
Anyone experiencing symptoms or who does not meet one of the above requirements must be tested on arrival and is obliged to comply with the COVID-19 protocol determined by the local authorities of your destination in Spain.
Passengers may also be contacted and asked to take a PCR, TMA or LAMP test at any time within 48 hours of arriving in Spain.
Spain seems to have restrictive measures.
Although Christmas is approaching, the latest updates from the Spanish authorities indicate that the country will continue to impose entry restrictions on most people entering the country.
According to SchengenVisaInfo.com, Spain will still require travelers from risky and high-risk areas to comply with its strict entry restrictions.
There are still many people who want to escape-we will pay attention to the latest news again today.
There are 11 countries on the British Red List; Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
According to the red list rules, only British and people with the right of abode in the UK can enter the UK from these countries. This will include being required to stay in an isolated hotel for 10 nights upon arrival in the UK, and conducting PCR tests on the second and eighth days-you will have to pay for it yourself, up to £2,285 per adult.
Due to the emergence of Omicron, France is not the only country that has tightened its rules in recent weeks.
Spain recently introduced a new requirement that means that Britons must be fully vaccinated to visit, while Switzerland initially imposed a mandatory 10-day quarantine for British travelers, but it was subsequently cancelled to support strict testing rules.
Britons travelling to France on holiday will need to meet the country's new entry requirements during the outbreak of the Omicron variant.
New entry requirements were implemented in early December, which means that anyone traveling to France from outside the EU must get a negative Covid test result, regardless of their vaccination status.
This includes anyone arriving from the UK.
You need to be able to prove that the PCR test performed within 48 hours before the trip was negative or the antigen test was negative.
Mainland China reported its first highly infectious case of Omicron variant in the northern city of Tianjin.
Chinese authorities reported on Monday that a case of Omicron was found on December 9 from an overseas returnee who had not shown any symptoms when he arrived.
The patient is being treated in isolation at a designated hospital.
Cases of Omicron-first discovered in South Africa and marked as a "variant of concern" by the World Health Organization-have now been reported in more than 50 countries. Boris Johnson said on Monday that at least one person in the UK had died from Omicron.
There are currently 11 countries on the UK's red list.
The list includes Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
According to the red list rules, only British/Irish nationals and persons with British residency can enter the UK from these countries.
This will include being required to stay in an isolated hotel for 10 nights upon arrival in the UK, and conducting PCR tests on the second and eighth days-you will have to pay for it yourself, up to £2,285 per adult.
The complete letter is as follows.
As the leader of British Airways, we are deeply concerned about the government's arbitrary and disproportionate approach to travel restrictions following the emergence of the Omicron variant.
Ten days ago, you were right that vaccines and boosters are still our best line of defense against Covid-19 variants, and emphasized the need to take commensurate travel measures. There is a growing possibility that Omicron will soon become the main variant of the UK, and the British Minister of Health has stated that it is spreading in the UK and is not affected by international travel.
Although we fully recognize the need to take steps to contain the initial impact of the Omicron variant, travel has been singled out due to the introduction of disproportionate restrictions. In addition, the pre-departure and on-arrival tests obviously added little value to our Covid protection, but they unnecessarily disrupted Christmas for families and businesses, and severely damaged the UK's tourism industry.
The government must now take the following steps to support consumers and prevent permanent scars on our industry, which plays a vital role in the UK’s global economy and supports more than 500,000 direct jobs in every corner of the country post:
In the formal review on December 20, all emergency tests on vaccinated passengers should be cancelled
A package of customized economic support measures should be provided immediately to help the industry tide over this crisis
Regardless of the vaccination status, only the UK requires PCR testing before departure and after arrival. Although we have heard a lot of discussions about the test system against "plagiarism"-PCR testing costs as much as 399 pounds-but despite repeated promises, we have hardly seen any action.
We have also seen direct problems with the arrival of the red list. Many customers have booked hotels that are either not ready or have been double-booked, requiring them to rebook and pay again. Because the policy cannot be implemented correctly, many people stay abroad without their fault.
We and our customers are sincerely disappointed because they believe that it has been achieved a few months ago and has obtained the consent of all relevant personnel, and like the rest of the world, they have adopted a more pragmatic and evidence-oriented approach to travel. Conversely, the tiering of additional travel restrictions introduced in a short period of time without consulting or clear strategies has disrupted Christmas planning and severely undermined customer sentiment before the critical Christmas and New Year booking season (up to 30% Tickets have been sold).
We urgently request you to meet with us to understand the problems that we and our customers are facing now due to these measures. The Minister of Transport himself admits that these measures have the risk of "stifling" the tourism industry. We urge you to take immediate action to prevent this from happening.
Andrew Flintham, Managing Director of Tui UK and Ireland
Sean Doyle, Chief Executive Officer of British Airways
Virgin Atlantic CEO Shayves
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com
British Airways CEO Tim Alderslade (Tim Alderslade)
Anyone who travels to the country may want to know the latest update here. Read more.
If you are concerned about the recent increase in cases caused by the Omicron variant and subsequent changes to the testing rules, you are not alone.
The government has told people who want to conduct horizontal mobility tests not to use their website-because the surge in demand will satisfy ministers before the new rules are introduced.
Starting tomorrow, those vaccinated people who are in close contact with people infected with Covid-19 will have to undergo a lateral flow test every day for 7 days. It replaces the old requirement of self-isolation.
This is everything we know so far