There were no tests at arrivals – but that changes on Monday as stricter measures finally come into force
The glamour of international travel long ago fell victim to baggage searches and belt-removals, retail-saturated terminals, low-cost airlines and long queues at passport control. The arrival of Covid-19, mask-wearing and the fiendish paradox of social distancing on cramped airliners has only added to the generally tedious business of getting from one country to another.
Now, from Monday, further restrictions will be applied, when all so-called air corridors with other countries will close. Ten months after the first lockdown began, people flying to this country will for the first time require proof of a negative coronavirus test before setting off. And everyone who comes here will now be obliged to self-isolate for 10 days. It’s a move that many observers, including the Labour front bench, believe is long overdue.
