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Grant Shapps says the UK will 'set out standards that it expects other countries to meet in terms of certification' to allow more travel. He adds the government is in the 'final stages' of doing this with the United Arab Emirates. Follow:

hugely frustrating for everyone wanting to travel abroad'

He thanked the joint working group and the president"for the progress that we've been able to make", adding:"Yes we've done it faster than we expected." He said:"Today's news, which will see our two nations reunited after more than 18 months apart, marks an historic moment and one which will provide a huge boost to Global Britain as it emerges from this pandemic.

He said the new policy will take effect in"early November", in order to allow airlines and travel partners time to prepare to implement the new protocols. He told reporters:"I don't think we're necessarily going to crack it this week. I've got to warn you, I don't think this is going to be necessarily fixed this week.

There's been plenty of reaction to the news the US will get rid of its travel ban on UK and EU passengers. The White House also announced Americans who are not vaccinated face stricter testing requirements, saying theyAmericans now see Europeans as safe to travel across the Atlantic after public concernSky's international affairs editor Dominic WaghornHe says part of the legacy from the Donald Trump years is that the former president made a"fair amount" of the fact he was concerned about Europeans coming to the US, with concerns about different variants.

Politico is reporting that an apparent imminent announcement that would reopen travel to the US has come after pressure from EU diplomats.European Commissioner for the Internal Market Thierry Breton is meeting the White House's COVID coordinator Jeffrey Zients in Washington Monday, and both sides are expected to make the announcement as early as today.

EasyJet is also reportedly deploying extra capacity to Dalaman from UK airports including Gatwick and Manchester, as well as flights to Antalya.Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has insisted the UK's aviation sector will"absolutely" reclaim its pre-pandemic status.

 

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