In a press conference this evening, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that all travel corridors that are currently open will be suspended as of Monday, 18th January 2021. Editors note: You can have a generic shot of arrivals at Terminal 3, or a picture of Boris Johnson. I've chosen the one that makes me feel happier. The net result of the move will mean all … [Read more...]

If you're planning to travel to the UK, a negative COVID-19 test will be required in most cases. Let's break down the government advice into something more "understandable". The full advice is at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-testing-for-people-travelling-to-england When is it mandatory? Scotland - 15th January - … [Read more...]

It's Thursday again, so it must be time to update on which countries the UK Government have placed travel bans on, what travel corridors are live, and who's made the good person list Countries that the UK has banned entry from These include: Argentina - https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/argentina Brazil - https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/brazil … [Read more...]

Time for a quick travel corridor update - this time involving the United Arab Emirates. Both Scotland and England have re-imposed self-isolation restrictions for arrivals from the United Arab Emirates (including Dubai and Abu Dhabi). More importantly, this applies to passengers who are either departing the UAE or transiting via there - so if you are connecting at Dubai … [Read more...]

With us deep into another lockdown, the UK Government and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has announced new restrictions for travellers coming to the United Kingdom Countries/Regions being removed from the UK Travel Corridors List From 4am Sat 9 January, travel restrictions are being placed on a number of countries in southern Africa to protect against a new … [Read more...]

The COVID-19 situation continues to evolve in the United Kingdom, as both Scotland and England are to enter national lockdowns. The move follows Wales (who have been in lockdown since the 20th December) and Northern Ireland going into lockdown, as well as responding to the situation the new variant of COVID and the pressure it is causing on the National Health … [Read more...]

Her Majesty’s Government today announced that the majority of England will move into Tier 4 (lockdown) as the more virulent version of COVID-19 spreads through the country.  What Tier are you in? Read on to find out... Which Tier am I in? You can check at https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-local-restrictions. There's a handy map at … [Read more...]

With Test to Release being a thing (even if travel to destinations outside the UK is more restricted than not currently), Luton Airport is working with Collinson International Limited to develop a testing centre. The testing centre will be a drive-through screening facility at the airport. The service provides a variety of tests for travellers arriving to and departing … [Read more...]

In a move that's taken more than a little time, the United States of America will require passengers travelling from the United Kingdom to have a negative COVID-19 test before departure. The new rule is active as of 28th December 2020. As for the test, this can either be a PCR test or an antigen test. It must be taken no more than 72 hours before your departure from the … [Read more...]

Last Updated: Thursday 31st December, 02:30GMT Next Planned Update:  Friday 1st January 2021 12:00GMT With the ever-changing travel picture for those who wish to depart the United Kingdom, this post will track some of the latest changes in movement, what is allowed and what is forbidden. What are the latest ways out of the United Kingdom? We'll attempt to find out … [Read more...]