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It’s still not clear whether overseas holidays will be allowed from May 17 – GETTY
EasyJet CEO, Johan Lundgren has criticised new government plans for travel, warning they could make holidays inaccessible to many Britons due to the focus on testing for unvaccinated passengers.
Under plans outlined in a public briefing yesterday, destinations will be classed as green, amber or red based on their Covid infection rates and vaccination coverage. For green countries, no isolation will be necessary on return to the UK, but pre-departure and post-arrival tests will be required, which can cost up to £200 per