SUMMER holidays have finally been confirmed as ministers today revealed an air-bridges plan for last minute getaways.
Trippers from England will be able to fly to 73 countries and territories including France, Italy and Spain without needing to quarantine if they return from July 10.
Other countries on the list include Japan, Vietnam and Turkey.
The guidance says: “We will keep the conditions in these countries and territories under review.
“If they worsen we will not hesitate to reintroduce self-isolation requirements.
“Travellers should always check the latest FCO travel advice.”
Some of the countries would require an exemption, with Japan and Finland currently not allowing Brits in.
A number of destinations favoured by Brits have been left off the quarantine-free air bridge list today.
The popular hotspots that don’t feature include Portugal, Morocco and Egypt.
Brits also can’t holiday in the US, Mexico, Thailand or Sweden without quarantining when they return home.
Greece made the list despite Transport Secretary Grant Shapps suggesting this morning that it would be missed off.
Ireland is already exempt as part of the common travel area, as are the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
The Government are also exempting the 14 British Overseas Territories including The Cayman Islands, Bermuda, and Gibraltar.
However, Brits should check before they book with some of the countries on the list still banning people from Europe and the UK.
It comes as:
- Mr Shapps revealed Brits and tourists could be “tested on arrival” at airports under a scheme being considered by ministers.
- Gavin Williamson warned schools must open in September or ministers will force them to do so
- Boris plans to introduce daily White House-style TV press briefings after millions tuned in for the coronavirus conferences
- HOAR revealed three in four DIY swab kits are not being used despite being included in the testing tally
This morning the Mr Shapps explained the list of countries was finally ready and the nation could finally plan to get away.
He told Sky News: “There will be a list of 50-plus countries. If you add in the overseas territories (there will be) 60-something-or-other that will be announced later today.