Air traffic set to remain limited as vaccinated countries cautiously reopen
The UK government is aiming to restart international travel on May 17 while Israel is targeting May 23
21 April 2021 - 05:05
Countries that have quickly rolled out coronavirus vaccines are only cautiously reopening for international travel, a sign it will take time for a hoped-for rebound in air traffic to develop.
UK airline capacity remains stuck at about one-tenth of 2019 levels, as the government weighs a May 17 target to restart international travel. Israel, where almost 55% of the population has been fully vaccinated, is preparing to welcome visitors in groups from May 23 if they can show they’ve had the jab...
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