EU Facilitates Entry Rules for Tourists from the UK and Other Third Countries
Due to apply from 1 March, the updated recommendations relate to the temporary restriction of non-essential travel into the EU. According to an EU Council news release, “The amendments introduced respond to the evolution of the pandemic, the increasing vaccination uptake and administration of booster doses, and the recognition of a growing number of certificates issued by third countries as equivalent to the EU Digital COVID Certificate.”
This latest travel update follows an earlier easing of EU travel measures aimed at facilitating safe free movement, and Spain’s decision to amend its health requirements for young travellers.
The UK travel industry has welcomed the news, and popular holiday destinations such as Murcia and the Costa Cálida are preparing for a renewed influx of holidaymakers, both in the build up to spring and through summer.
ACI EUROPE (International Airports Council International) argued that evidence compiled by airports and airlines, as well as guidelines from the World Health Organisation and independent research from third parties, had shown that travel restrictions did not affect the spread of the COVID virus.
Also urging member states to follow the EU Council’s recommendation (which is not a legally binding instrument), the IATA (International Air Transport Association) said vaccinated travellers from outside the EU should be treated the same as those from inside the 27 union countries.
Under this recommendation, the EU noted, “COVID-19 restrictions should be applied taking into account both the situation in the third country and the individual status of the person.
“Member states should lift the temporary restriction on non-essential travel to the EU for persons vaccinated with an EU- or WHO-approved vaccine, provided they have received the last dose of the primary vaccination series at least 14 days and no more than 270 days before arrival or they have received a booster dose.
“Member states should also lift the temporary restriction on non-essential travel for persons who have recovered from COVID-19 within 180 days prior to travelling to the EU.”
As for children, the EU recommended that “all those over six and under 18 who fulfil the conditions set out for adults should be allowed to travel. In addition, all other children over six and under 18 should be allowed to travel with a negative PCR test taken at the earliest 72 hours before departure. Member states could require additional testing after arrival, as well as quarantine or isolation. No test or additional requirements should be applied to children under the age of six.”
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Increased Summer Services at Corvera Airport Murcia
Corvera Airport Murcia, which last month celebrated its third anniversary since civilian traffic was officially transferred from Murcia San Javier Airport, Is preparing for a significant boost to flight services this summer. According to government and tourist authorities, the airport will be connected to 17 international destinations for the summer season (which begins at the end of March).
Norwegian, for example, has announced that tickets are now on sale for two new weekly services from Oslo (beginning on 18 June) and Bergen (19 June).
EasyJet is another low-cost operator that is planning a significant boost to its spring and summer schedules, from London Gatwick and Bristol; while Ryanair will reportedly be offering flights from London Stansted, London Luton, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Dublin, East Midlands, Glasgow Prestwick and Manchester, as well as Palma de Mallorca.
TUI is scheduling flights from Brussels Charleroi, Antwerp and Ostend-Bruges; and Air Arabia from Casablanca and Oujda. In addition, Corvera Murcia Airport is linked nationally to Asturias, Santander and Menorca (Volotea) and Gran Canaria (Binter).
Click here for up-to-date information about arrivals and departures at Corvera Airport Murcia.
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