Transatlantic airlines are Breathing A Sigh of relief following the news the us is easing its Coronavirus Travel restrictions, re opening to passengers from the uk, eu and other nations around the world. From Novemberforeign Travellers will be allowed to fly into the us if they are fully vaccinated, and undergo testing and contact tracing. In the hours that followed the announcement British Airways holidays saw an increase of nearly 700 percent in searches for holidays to key us destinations. Virgin atlantic reported a 91 increase in us bookings in the hour following the announcement. The Transatlantic Routes are worth an estimated 9 billion in revenues to us and uk carriers, shares in iag, the owner of British Airways, air france klm, American Airlines and other carriers soared on the news. Michelle fleury has more from new york. Passengers who are fully vaccinated will now be able to fly into the United States from anywhere in the world from november. This brings to an end a series O
Of england. There are no home tests available for the general public or for essential workers. If you look down the Testing Sites where you can go and get a test booked, it says there are none available for all of england or northern ireland. It says there are a few available in scotland and all available in wales. This does happen and i think the advice is to keep checking. Just to give you a heads up if youre trying to get a test booked at the moment, none available but keep checking. Now its time for a look at the weather with carol kirkwood. Hello again. The weather over the next few days and nights is going to be unseasonably mild. After a cold start in the north weve got this band of rain continuing to push steadily north. Behind it, it will brighten up, though there will still be areas of cloud and one or two showers, and the wind will pick up as well. Temperatures ranging from seven to possibly 17 degrees somewhere in the south east. The average at this time of year is roughly
Will leave millions of families struggling in 2022 According to a leading think tank. England and Manchester City footballer, raheem sterling, says society must never let its guard down over racism in the game. We tend to address it for that period, you know, that five days of that week and then normally we brush it up under the carpet, things are all fine now. We will be looking at life after brexit. Claims of sleaze and rule breaking in westminster and the significance of peppa pig. That is the year in politics. Welcome if you are watching in the uk or around the world. The Prime Minister borisjohnson has defended the decision not to impose restrictions to tackle the current spike in Coronavirus Infections in england saying that the Omicron Variant is obviously milder than the delta strain. He also has reiterated his call for people in the uk to come forward and get their boosterjab saying people are far more likely to get seriously ill if theyve not been boosted. Speaking at a Vacci
England and Manchester City footballer Raheem Sterling says society must never let its guard down over racism in the game. And it is a christmas tradition but many pantos and theatres have had to close their doors due to the pandemic but not this one in bromley. The Scottish Parliament will be recalled this afternoon as first minister Nicola Sturgeon delivers an update on rising coronavirus infections, as cases continue to spike across the uk, europe and in the us. In scotland, the festive period has seen daily cases rise to record levels. In response to the surge in cases, the Scottish Government has already introduced new measures, including one metre physical distancing at large events, with limited numbers. Nicola sturgeon will address a virtual session of the Scottish Parliament later today. Meanwhile, pressure is mounting on Health Authorities in the uk to look again at how long people should isolate after a covid infection. It follows the isolation period for those Testing Posit