Tourism and aviation bodies plan ‘travel day of action’ on Wednesday to call for safe reopening of borders

Travel industry leaders have hit out at the government for “looking away during its darkest hour”, accusing ministers of inflicting additional damage on businesses left on the brink by the pandemic.

Organisations throughout tourism and aviation will join a “travel day of action” on Wednesday to call for the safe reopening of travel, highlighting the impact of Covid restrictions and appealing for more financial help. Events are planned outside the parliaments in London and Edinburgh, and in cities and airports around the UK.

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