UK reintroduces pre-departure tests

The UK will re-introduce pre-departure tests for all outgoing air passengers from tomorrow (Tuesday 7 December. The Airport Operators Association Chief Executive Karen Dee has described the government action as a “devastating blow for aviation and tourism”. “Pre-departure tests acts as a major deterrent to travel and most of the limited remaining demand following the reintroduction of self-isolation will now fall away, just as airports were hoping for a small uplift over the Christmas holiday,” said Dee. “Travel and aviation are the only sectors hit with any operating restrictions in response to the omicron variant. The UK and devolved governments