Kelly Tolhurst: My Department has regular discussions with the Trade Unions and this request is currently being considered .
Kelly Tolhurst: The Department for Transport is actively monitoring the impact on jobs in the aviation sector from Covid-19 at the national and regional level, with support from other government Departments. The unprecedented reduction in demand as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak means the aviation sector’s labour market has suffered a significant impact. The aviation sector and associated supply chain...
Kelly Tolhurst: The Department has been clear that airlines and travel agents should not deny consumers their legal right to a refund, if it is requested and this should be done in a timely manner. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) undertook a review of the refund policies of all UK airlines, as well as a number of international airlines that operate flights to and from the UK. The CAA has utilised this...
Kelly Tolhurst: The department is in regular contact with industry and has encouraged businesses to act fairly during this unprecedented event. Whether a consumer is entitled to a refund will depend on the terms and conditions of the contract in place. Consumers are encouraged to first contact travel providers or accommodation providers for reimbursement. In the next instance, credit card providers may be...
Kelly Tolhurst: Whether a consumer is entitled to a refund depends on the terms of the contract in place or the terms and conditions of the insurance policy. Consumers are encouraged to first contact travel providers or accommodation providers for reimbursement. In the next instance, credit card providers may be able to provide a refund under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 if the payment was made...
Kelly Tolhurst: The Department has not met with Travelup to discuss their proposals. The department has been clear that airlines and travel agents should not deny consumers their legal right to a refund, if it is requested and this should be done in a timely manner. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) undertook a review of the refund policies of all UK airlines, as well as a number of international airlines...
Kelly Tolhurst: The Department has not had any discussions with Ryanair about the continuation of flights to Spain. Aviation is a private industry and these are commercial decisions for individual airlines. Where a flight or holiday has been cancelled the Department has been clear that airlines should not deny consumers their legal right to a refund, if it is requested and this should be done in a timely...
Kelly Tolhurst: The Government takes a range of factors into account when deciding which countries to add or remove from the Travel Corridor list. This includes: an estimate of the proportion of the population that is currently infectious in each countryvirus incidence rates and rates of changetrends in incidence and deathstransmission status and international epidemic intelligenceinformation on a...
Kelly Tolhurst: Our approach to travel corridors has been guided by the science and we have worked closely with health and policy experts from across government to ensure the steps we are taking will minimise the risk of importing COVID-19 cases. Although Tunisia is not included currently on the list of travel corridors, the Health Regulations relating to the self-isolating requirements remain under...
Kelly Tolhurst: Portugal was added to the travel corridor list on 22 August.
Kelly Tolhurst: Portugal was added to the travel corridor list on 22 August.
Kelly Tolhurst: Portugal was added to the travel corridor list on 22 August.
Kelly Tolhurst: The Health Regulations relating to the self-isolation requirements remain under constant review, and are updated as required. The country exemption review takes place each week.
Kelly Tolhurst: Portugal was added to the travel corridor list on 22 August.
Kelly Tolhurst: The International Aviation Taskforce’s Expert Steering Group (ESG) provided industry the opportunity to feed into the practical application of any new policies and co-produce solutions where possible. ESG has met its purpose and has undoubtedly been vital in achieving the milestones of producing health measures guidance and helping government establish Travel Corridors. Whilst our...
Kelly Tolhurst: Latvia was added to the Travel Corridor list on 28 July 2020.
Kelly Tolhurst: The Government recognises the challenges businesses are experiencing and the frustration consumers are feeling with regards to refunds for cancelled holidays and flights. The department has been clear that airlines should not deny consumers their legal right to a refund, if it is requested and this should be done in a timely manner. The Civil Aviation Authority undertook a review of the...
Kelly Tolhurst: Government recognises that international travel corridors provide a vital lifeline for UK travel operators and for those whose jobs rely on the travel industry, as well as of the impacts from removing a country or territory from the exemption for self-isolation requirement for arrivals due to the continued risk from Covid-19. The Department for Transport is leading engagement across the...
Kelly Tolhurst: The Government added Portugal to the Travel Corridor list on 22 August. This includes Madeira and the Azores.
Kelly Tolhurst: The Secretary of State for Transport has not held any recent discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer in relation to this issue. There are regular, official-level discussions on this matter occurring in the context of the forthcoming Spending Review.