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5/17/2021 British Airways' CEO Calls For US To Be Placed On UK Green List - Simple Flying
British Airways’ CEO Calls For
US To Be Placed On UK Green
List
by Tom Boon · May 17, 2021 · 9 shares · 3 minute read
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Holidaying is once again back on the cards for many Brits as the UK Government
o cially ended its non-essential travel ban today. Commemorating the occasion,
British Airways’ CEO Sean Doyle called for the government to add the United States to
its green list while removing testing requirements for those who have been
vaccinated.
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British Airways today celebrated the re-opening of non-essential travel from the United Kingdom.
Photo: British Airways
For most of 2021 so far, Brits have been unable to travel. In no uncertain terms, the
government wanted that holidays were illegal and could attract nes of up to £5,000
($7,050). This has now been changed, with people allowed to leave the United
Kingdom for any reason. Now the only rm barrier to travel will be if the destination
country will receive them.
Calling for the US on the green list
At a press conference held to mark the reopening of international travel, British
Airways CEO Sean Doyle called for a travel corridor between the United Kingdom and
the United States. This, in itself, isn’t great news as airlines on both sides of the
Atlantic have been campaigning for such a route for quite some time. Doyle previously
suggested that such a bubble could lead to the return of the Airbus A380.
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Commenting, Doyle said,
“We need the government to start progressively assigning green status to
many more low-risk countries… It’s clear to us that America should be on the
green list, and the importance of the US and UK cannot be underestimated.”
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Doyle wants to see the United States added as a green list destination. Photo: Vincenzo Pace –
Simple Flying
Doyle went on to emphasize the economic impact of keeping the corridor closed,
adding,
“Prohibiting travel to and from the US, not only stops loved ones being
together., it has a considerable cost to the economy. And we reckon every day
we’re shut it’s costing £32 million [$45 million] per day.”
So what is allowed?
Revealing the green list just over a week ago, UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps
said that quarantine-free travel would initially just be allowed from 12 countries, with
just a handful of these being viable for widespread tourism.
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By far, the most popular destination on the list was Portugal. Even this didn’t come
without its own set of challenges. While the UK Government’s green list was
announced on Friday, May 7th, Portugal didn’t con rm that it would accept UK
travelers until a week later, Friday, May 14th. With just days until the green list went
live, some travelers were, understandably, a little on edge.
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Only a handful of destinations are viable for tourism on the current green list. Photo: British
Airways
Passengers traveling to green list countries won’t have to quarantine on arrival in the
United Kingdom. They will need to take a COVID-19 test before departure, followed by
a costly PCR test on day two after travel.
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In contrast, those traveling from amber countries will need to quarantine for ten days,
brought down to ve with a test on day ve. In addition to this optional test, more PCR
tests must be taken on days two and eight. Travelers from red list countries will need
to self isolate in government-managed hotels for ten days. The UK Government still
discourages travel to both amber and red list destinations.
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Are
cheaper tests on the way?
Currently, the cheapest COVID-19 tests available to British Airways passengers are day
two and eight tests from Randox. With a discount code provided by the airline, these
clock in at £120 ($169) for two (£60 each). However, there is a glimmer of hope from
the airline. While it is yet to be re ected on the British Airways website, Doyle let slip
that British Airways will begin o ering £40 ($56) PCR tests, most likely through a
partner. Doyle said,
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“I think we’ve been driving the cost of PCR testing down very effectively. So
today we launched the £40 PCR test, which is significantly lower than a lot of
what the tests were being charged say a month ago.”
Are you pleased to see the (arguably very limited) resumption of travel to and
from the UK? Let us know what you think and why in the comments!
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Tom Boon
Content Manager – Degree educated in Aerospace Technology, this
certi ed pilot is a passionate specialist in European aviation. Working
closely with British Airways, Lufthansa and others, Tom provides
commentary on topical issues for outlets including the BBC. Based in
Frankfurt, Germany.
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B bluefrog 240 Points
2 hours ago
£120 for PCR tests then baggage charges on top of your plane ticket , ying is becoming
expensive again for lots of people also have to wear a face mask during the ight (expect
eating and drinking )no i'll be staying put till no face mask's are needed ,i have plenty of places
to vist in france
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Skew
3 hours ago
This is great news! I think it’s very clear they are both waiting until the G7 summit, to give abit of
good news. Plus they won’t be doing yet before the next tra c light review. Great news! I’m o
to Florida in September, can’t wait! And all those moaning and the negative comments, stay at
home and lock yourself away!
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JFP 29.4K Points
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4LOL!
hoursMr.
agoDoyle needs a reality check. For any socialist country with extortionate taxation, £32
million [$45 million] is pocket change to the government. And, who is it costing? The British
economy? The U.S. economy? Or, is it BA? Governments only care about power. Not lives or
livelihoods. The only way this might get the attention of government is if BA or Virgin Atlantic
were to announce the irrevocable and permanent termination of services to/from the U.K. and
the U.S. e ective 1 June. (Edited)
Reply 1
N natway
6 hours ago
Read my lips,,,,,,,," 3 months too early"
Being vaccinated does not mean you cannot catch Covid, it just means that the chances of
death is much lessened, more importantly, you can still be a carrier.
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J Jack natway
5 hours ago
Get a grip, anyone t enough to travel is at almost no risk anyway, and being vaccinated they
become even safer. You could wait forever with this argument, yet there are far more
dangerous things like a car crash on the way to the airport.
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P pedro natway
5 hours ago
Too much fear in your statement. Being vaccinated reduces dramatically your chances of
getting Covid and spreading; more than enough to justify the resumption of traveling,
especially if you follow the safety protocols such as wearing a mask in closed/crowded
spaces (such as an airplane, right?). Let's try to think a bit more a rmatively and positively.
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M MarcC 1 Point
6 hours ago
What we also need is for the US DHS to allow applications for ESTA's too. Many people as they
reside in the UK have had their current one's cancelled. Until we can apply again online and
have them approved, for me even if the USA ends up on the UK Green list, it doesn't help.
Reply 2
S Skew Marc C
3 hours ago
I wouldn’t worry just yet. Give it another 3-4 weeks and it will all get sorted. The us will open
up the corridor and allow ESTAs to be applied for again. Unfortunately governments are just
really slow....
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PS Peter S
8 hours ago
I do agree with Sean Doyle USA uk travel should be green
Reply 10
R
Real_World2021 1.1K Points
8 hours ago
BA are obviously going to push for the air routes between UK-US to open up ASAP as that is one
of their most lucrative markets. As far as leisure travel between the two countries on concerned,
a "block" for many, on both sides of the Atlantic is the fact that travel insurance that includes
medical and expenses cover that covers COVID related items, is either non-existent or very
expensive and even the cost of policies that exclude such items seem to have jumped in price.
Reply 3
S Skew Real_World2021
3 hours ago
I have booked to go to Florida middle of September. The travel insurance wasn’t all that
more expensive! Knowing that all adults are fully vaccinated by the travel date is a question
they ask, if you are the premium is reduced. Getting the vaccine will be everyone’s only
blocker. And it’s a good job it is! Everyone should be vaccinated not just for their health but
for others
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