European hotspots should be put on the UK’s coronavirus green list as the subsequent increase in hospital admissions would be “minimal”, according to the boss of easyJet.
Chief executive Johan Lundgren urged the Government to put popular destinations such as Spain, Portugal and Greece in the lowest risk category when foreign holidays resume.
Overseas leisure travel is expected to be permitted for people in England from May 17 as part of the next easing of coronavirus restrictions.
EasyJet chief executive Johan Lundgren (EasyJet/PA)
A risk-based traffic light system will be implemented, with different quarantine and testing requirements for countries on green, amber and red lists.
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