Heathrow and Gatwick: Latest Foreign Office travel advice for India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
You can find the latest Foreign Office travel advice for India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka below
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Departures and arrivals into Heathrow Airport will need to follow simple Covid rules (Image: Aaron Chown/PA Wire)
In recent weeks Londoners have been dreaming of the prospect of escaping to a sunny destination abroad and freeing themselves from the trappings of lockdown.
This has seen increased online searches for summer holiday packages and different countries preparing themselves for the incoming Brits set to take to their bars and beaches.
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Due to the new strain of coronavirus, dubbed as the UK variant, pretty much of the whole world shuns UK travellers fearing that the more contagious kind of coronavirus will enter its borders.
Not only that it is more contagious, but recent studies also showed that the B.1.1.7 variant of COVID -19 is deadlier, according to Britain’s New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group. The scientists said, “some preliminary analyses have been undertaken which show that there may be an increase in the severity of disease associated with this new variant, B.1.1.7.”
Indian govt tells airlines not to fly in Chinese nationals: Report
Some airlines have asked the authorities to provide them with a written document or notification so that they can give a valid reason for denying boarding to Chinese nationals booked on flights to India as per the present norms
BusinessToday.In | December 28, 2020 | Updated 10:44 IST
The Centre, over the past weekend, specifically asked airlines, both Indian and foreign, not to fly Chinese nationals to India. (Representative Image) (Photo: Reuters)
The Centre has informally told airlines not to fly Chinese nationals into the country. The development follows China s move to ban entry of flyers from India a month ago.
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Government informally asks airlines not to fly Chinese nationals into country: Report
The government has informally asked all airlines not to fly Chinese nationals into the country, a report in Time of India said. Back in November, China had barred the entry of foreign nationals, including India, with valid visas and residence permit. It cited the pandemic as a reason behind its decision to stop foreigners from entering into the country. The Chinese Embassy/ Consulates in India will not stamp the Health Declaration Forms for the holders of the above-mentioned categories of visa or residence permits, Chinese Embassy had said.