** TRAVEL UPDATE **
Update – 8th May 2021
Leisure travel abroad will be legal from the UK again on 17th May 2021.
How the Traffic Lights Work.
Green: Portugal - Great availability to Portugal from 17th May and for May Half Term
Green: arrivals will need to take a pre-departure test as well as a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test on or before day 2 of their arrival back into England - but will not need to quarantine on return (unless they receive a positive result) or take any additional tests, halving the cost of tests on their return from holiday
Amber: Most of Europe
Amber: arrivals will need to quarantine for a period of 10 days and take a pre-departure test, and a PCR test on day 2 and day 8 with the option for Test to Release on day 5 to end self-isolation early
Red: Currently Turkey amongst many others.
Red: arrivals will be subject to restrictions currently in place for ‘red list’ countries which include a 10-day stay in a managed quarantine hotel, pre-departure testing and PCR testing on day 2 and 8
Green list in full
- Portugal
- Israel
- Gibraltar
- Iceland
- Faroe Islands
- Brunei
- Falkland Islands
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Singapore
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Red list in full
- Angola
- Argentina
- Bangladesh
- Bolivia
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Burundi
- Cape Verde
- Chile
- Colombia
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Ecuador
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- French Guiana
- Guyana
- India
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Nepal
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Qatar
- Rwanda
- Seychelles
- Somalia
- South Africa
- Suriname
- Tanzania
- Turkey
- Uruguay
- United Arab Emirates
- Venezuela
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
All other countries will be categorised as “amber”.
There will be reviews on 28th June, 31st July and 1 October 2021.
It is worth remembering Portugal was on the red list until 15th March so it is likely quite a few red
list destinations will turn Green in the next few months.
With restrictions currently in place worldwide we are taking lastminute bookings now and for travel from August 2021 onwards with insurance, low or no deposits and great offers.
Discounted PCR tests available with quick turnaround to enable travel,, and advice on travel restrictions.
Our forward booking plan:
Use financially strong airlines and hotel groups
Book refundable and pay later deals
Remain flexible and up to date with all travel restrictions
Facilitate quick turn around PCR covid tests to enable travel
Advise on Travel Insurance options
Advise on using past travel credit and vouchers
Help booking reward seat flights (easily changeable)
If you need assistance with any travel plans for the future we are here to help, travel is quite easy and un stressed at present with lower numbers travelling and airports generally calmer.
If you need any advice on latest government travel advice and restrictions please do not hesitate to get in touch.
All the best
Mark
Owner
Comfy Class Travel
ATOL 9538
Set up by Mark Richards in 2007, Comfy Class are an ATOL bonded tour operator offering 25 years of industry experience. We offer the best rates at the finest luxury resorts and hotels worldwide, and visit the majority of resorts we offer. Please email or call for a quote next time you are planning a luxury holiday and I am sure we will be able to offer you the best service and value available.