Almost three quarters of frequent travellers want to return
to travel when restrictions are lifted, according to a new survey.
The poll of 2,100 people across the UK, commissioned by
London City Airport, also found that 71 per cent believe that travel should be allowed to and from countries
that have Covid under control; a similar proportion accept the need to
supply a negative Covid test prior to travel, if required.
Robert Sinclair, the airport’s CEO, said: “After the weakest
first quarter that anyone in the industry can remember, the survey results show
that the Prime Minister’s roadmap has given British people hope again and it is
very pleasing to see that so many see travel as a priority as restrictions are
eased.
“The challenge now for industry and Government is to make
sure that 17 May is not another false dawn and to agree travel standards with
our key international partners as soon as possible which will allow everyone to
fly safely from early summer.”
British Airways intends to operate services from the airport to Edinburgh,
Dublin, Glasgow and Nice among other destinations when travel is permitted.