{"id":28358,"date":"2020-12-08T14:52:56","date_gmt":"2020-12-08T13:52:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/?p=28358"},"modified":"2020-12-08T14:58:48","modified_gmt":"2020-12-08T13:58:48","slug":"airports-during-covid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/airports-during-covid\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Stay Safe in Airports During COVID"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_56_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69e6a52405d35\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/airports-during-covid\/#The_skies_are_back_open_but_how_can_you_stay_safe_in_the_UKs_airports_during_COVID\" title=\"The skies are back open, but\u00a0how can you stay safe in the\u00a0UK&#8217;s airports during\u00a0COVID?\">The skies are back open, but\u00a0how can you stay safe in the\u00a0UK&#8217;s airports during\u00a0COVID?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/airports-during-covid\/#Whats_it_like_keeping_safe_in_airports_post-COVID\" title=\"What&#8217;s it like keeping safe in airports post-COVID?\">What&#8217;s it like keeping safe in airports post-COVID?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/airports-during-covid\/#_Alices_experience_at_Gatwick\" title=\"\u00a0Alice\u2019s experience at Gatwick\u00a0\">\u00a0Alice\u2019s experience at Gatwick\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/airports-during-covid\/#Check_in\" title=\"Check in\u00a0\">Check in\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/airports-during-covid\/#Duty_Free\" title=\"Duty Free\u00a0\u00a0\">Duty Free\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/airports-during-covid\/#Food_and_drink\" title=\"Food and drink\u00a0\u00a0\">Food and drink\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/airports-during-covid\/#The_flight\" title=\"The flight\u00a0\">The flight\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/airports-during-covid\/#But_what_about_your_local_airport\" title=\"But what about your local airport?\">But what about your local airport?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/airports-during-covid\/#Manchester\" title=\"Manchester\u00a0\u00a0\">Manchester\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/airports-during-covid\/#_Heathrow\" title=\"\u00a0Heathrow\u00a0\">\u00a0Heathrow\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/airports-during-covid\/#_London_City\" title=\"\u00a0London City\u00a0\u00a0\">\u00a0London City\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/airports-during-covid\/#Birmingham\" title=\"Birmingham\u00a0\u00a0\">Birmingham\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/airports-during-covid\/#_Bristol\" title=\"\u00a0Bristol\u00a0\u00a0\">\u00a0Bristol\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/airports-during-covid\/#Newcastle\" title=\"Newcastle\u00a0\u00a0\">Newcastle\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/airports-during-covid\/#_Glasgow\" title=\"\u00a0Glasgow\u00a0\u00a0\">\u00a0Glasgow\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/airports-during-covid\/#Edinburgh\" title=\"Edinburgh\u00a0\u00a0\">Edinburgh\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/airports-during-covid\/#_The_sky_is_open_again\" title=\"\u00a0The sky is open again\u00a0\">\u00a0The sky is open again\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_skies_are_back_open_but_how_can_you_stay_safe_in_the_UKs_airports_during_COVID\"><\/span>The skies are back open, but\u00a0how can you stay safe in the\u00a0UK&#8217;s airports during\u00a0COVID?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The UK is open to travel once more and many will be thinking of escaping to sunnier climates following a disastrous 2020. But you may also be wondering how safe is it to visit airports during COVID?<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As we take our first steps out of the national lockdown which saw the UK grind to a halt during November<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, we can now start to think about travelling again and how that will look post-pandemic.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a result of the new\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tiering\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">system\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/12\/can-travel-abroad-tier-3-restrictions\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">people\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">can<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u00a0travel abroad again regardless of their area\u2019s tier<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Following\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/coronavirus-covid-19-safer-air-travel-guidance-for-passengers#travel-restrictions\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">government guidelines on safer air travel<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">irports up and down the UK have been preparing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">trave<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">llers to take to the skies again<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0what will it look like heading into an airport again<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">?<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nd is it safe?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28360\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28360\" style=\"width: 720px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28360\" src=\"https:\/\/blogimg.bluebaytravel.co.uk\/uploads\/2020\/12\/80x400-bayley-airport-covid-2_720.jpg\" alt=\"COVID safety at airports \" width=\"720\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/80x400-bayley-airport-covid-2_720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/80x400-bayley-airport-covid-2_720-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28360\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">COVID safety at airports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_it_like_keeping_safe_in_airports_post-COVID\"><\/span>What&#8217;s it like keeping safe in airports post-COVID?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Well, b<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ack in October Blue Bay Travel\u2019s own Alice Whalley\u00a0jetted off<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0from Gatwick\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">on a long-awaited\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">break\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0St Lucia\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">with<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0her partner<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, we decided to get her take on what it was like travelling during the COVID pandemic.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But it\u2019s not just\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gatwickairport.com\/at-the-airport\/passenger-services\/coronavirus\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Gatwick\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">with new travel information for<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u00a0customers<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u00a0jetting off in the pandemic<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. We&#8217;ve\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">taken a look<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0at the safety measures put in place at many of the UK\u2019s large airports, so you know what to expect when you jet off again.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28371\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28371\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28371\" src=\"https:\/\/blogimg.bluebaytravel.co.uk\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Alice-on-the-boat.jpg\" alt=\"Alice recently headed off on holiday to St Lucia \" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Alice-on-the-boat.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Alice-on-the-boat-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28371\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alice recently headed off on holiday to St Lucia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Alices_experience_at_Gatwick\"><\/span>\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alice\u2019s experience at Gatwick<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">T<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">alking about her\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">post-coronavirus\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">airport experience<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Alice said: \u201c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">I hadn\u2019t travelled further than our local supermarket in months.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Even though I work in the travel industry, l<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ike many people,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">I was apprehensive, nervous and very sceptical about how my travel experience was going be affected. But I needn\u2019t have worried!<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alice\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">said she\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">found the airport was, predictably, much quieter than we\u2019re used to seeing.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Everyone in Gatwick was wearing a mask and\u00a0plenty of markers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0were<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0set out on the floor and arou<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">nd\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">in\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">surrounding\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">area<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">nsure<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0social distancing measures were\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">adhered to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">She remarked there were also plenty of sanitising stations available throughout the airport from the entrance to the departure gates.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28368\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28368\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28368\" src=\"https:\/\/blogimg.bluebaytravel.co.uk\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Airport-sanitiser.jpg\" alt=\"Sanitisation stations are available throughout Gatwick\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Airport-sanitiser.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Airport-sanitiser-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28368\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sanitisation stations are available throughout Gatwick<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_in\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Check in<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">So,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0all seems to be running smoothly, however<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, Alice was also quick to warn,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">you should ensure you leave enough time for getting through any extended measures.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">She<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0noted\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">although there were less queues,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">the airpor<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">were<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">operating<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">less\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">check-in\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">desks<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">and staff\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">were very thorough when it came to checking luggage paperwork<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">So,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0delays may happen<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Following\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">check-in<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0it was on to security which Alice remarked was \u201cAnother pleasant surprise.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cThere were no big queues or long waiting times to get through to the departure lounge\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28369\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28369\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28369\" src=\"https:\/\/blogimg.bluebaytravel.co.uk\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Airport-seating.jpg\" alt=\"Social distancing was in place, but Alice preferred the seats in the airport lounge\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Airport-seating.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Airport-seating-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28369\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Social distancing was in place, but Alice preferred the seats in the airport lounge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Duty_Free\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Duty Free\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you like a bit of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">shopping\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">when you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">get into the\u00a0airport<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0you\u2019ll be pleased to know\u00a0Alice found the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Duty-Free<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0experience to be relatively smooth post-COVID too.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cWe breezed through duty free.\u00a0The Sunglass shops do still allow you to try on the products. However,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0must\u00a0place the glasses into a tray if you don\u2019t wish to purchase them so they can be sanitised and put back onto the shelves.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">The majority of<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0the other shops had signs to encourage people not to touch unless you intended to buy<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Although<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, places such as\u00a0WH Smith\u00a0were offering gloves to passengers looking in the book sections, so that you could still pick\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">books up to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">browse for\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">that\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">good holiday read<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_and_drink\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Food and drink\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alice and her partner had book<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ed\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">in<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0the No. 1 Lounge Gatwick North to relax before their flight.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cI\u2019d definitely recommend doing this as a lot of the restaurants appeared to be closed within the terminal.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cOn arrival at\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">No.1<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0lounge we were advised to keep our masks on until we were seate<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">d. They are<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0currently\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">operating\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">table service only with a reduced food menu.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Which<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">meant we didn\u2019t even need to move to get a drink\u2026perfect!\u201d She continued.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0expected<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, it was a little quieter in the lounge<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0than normal<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">but\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">that<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0meant\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">we could\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">relax in<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">comfort\u00a0for a bit longer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0when a delay effected our flight<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Usually, you would have to pay a per-hour charge to remain in the airport lounge past your scheduled flight time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28372\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28372\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28372\" src=\"https:\/\/blogimg.bluebaytravel.co.uk\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airport-lounge.jpg\" alt=\"Man sleeps on a seat in an airport terminal \" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airport-lounge.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airport-lounge-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28372\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alice recommends relaxing in the airport lounge before your flight. Unlike this guy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_flight\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">The flight<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">During the flight you must ensure your mask stays on, except for when eating and drinking. Alice found he<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">r flight experience to be pleasant too even with the added safety measures.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Airlines are currently running at reduced capacity to help prevent the spread of germs. But Alice felt that this measure only served to improve the on-board experience.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Find out more about\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/caribbeanwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/10\/alice-in-st-lucia-land-whats-it-like-in-the-caribbean-during-covid\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Alice\u2019s experience of travelling to the Caribbean during COVID<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0now.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28370\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28370\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28370\" src=\"https:\/\/blogimg.bluebaytravel.co.uk\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Alice-at-the-ocean-front.jpg\" alt=\"Alice and her partner had a great time in St Lucia\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Alice-at-the-ocean-front.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Alice-at-the-ocean-front-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28370\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alice and her partner had a great time in St Lucia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"But_what_about_your_local_airport\"><\/span>But what about your local airport?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We&#8217;ll take a look at how other airports across the UK are preparing for the big release again and some of the measures they&#8217;ve put in place to help keep you safe.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manchester\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Manchester\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Manchester airport have<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">also taken their response to the virus extremely seriously and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0have created a helpful video detailing their\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchesterairport.co.uk\/coronavirus\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">new rules for ensuring safe travels for all<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/066EkSedbFo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Heathrow\"><\/span>\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"none\">Heathrow<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As the busiest airport in the UK Heathrow have also been keen to outline their new policies and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">procedures<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0for travellers during the pandemic.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">They\u2019ve created a useful\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heathrow.com\/customer-support\/faq\/coronavirus-covid-19\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">FAQ page<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to help arm their passengers with information\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">on<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0what to expect before they\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">arrive on-site<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. The questions cover\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">several<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0areas from arriving at the airport and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">safety<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0measures to be aware of<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0through to rules around face coverings and bars &amp; restaurants.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28375\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28375\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28375\" src=\"https:\/\/blogimg.bluebaytravel.co.uk\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Heathrow.jpg\" alt=\"Man relaxes in an airport terminal look out of the window at planes parked\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Heathrow.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Heathrow-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28375\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Make sure you know everything you need to about staying safe during COVID at the airport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_London_City\"><\/span>\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"none\">London City\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">London City is another major airport in the UK which has taken to video content to let passengers know how they<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.londoncityairport.com\/safe-careful-speedy-journeys\/\">keeping them safe in a post-corona travel world<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RG0oFeIhDgM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Birmingham\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Birmingham\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Another<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">one of the UK\u2019s big airports. Servicing the flying needs of many jetsetters in the Midlands.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Birmingham<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0too have released a video outlining all the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">steps they\u2019re taking to keep you safe.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">T<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">he<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">video will cover off the airport\u2019s policy on subjects like face masks, sanitisation stations, social distancin<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">g measures<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, going contactless where possible<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and the use of protective screens.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/517XiTUMYO0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Bristol\"><\/span>\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"none\">Bristol\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bristol International airport have recently been celebrating their addition to Jet<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2\u2019s UK base list and they\u2019ve also been quick to release\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolairport.co.uk\/safe-journeys\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">their COVID security measures<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">From check<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ing-in online at home before you arrive at the airport through to what to expect when you step through those sliding doors to start your holiday adventure.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Including information like they\u2019re no longer accepting cash in the airport, so make sure\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">you\u2019re<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0contactless payment ready.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Newcastle\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Newcastle\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Travelling up the country, Newcastle airport have delivered<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0a plethora of<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newcastleairport.com\/covid-19-testing\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">more information around testing<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and what to expect if you\u2019re planning a trip soon<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Glasgow\"><\/span>\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"none\">Glasgow\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Heading further north and the Scottish airports have also made their travel safety information easy to find and some of the most informative out there.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">As well as this video overviewing their measures\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glasgowairport.com\/coronavirus\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Glasgow airport have also released a comprehensive page of details<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to be aware with info\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">covering every stage of your journey through the site, down to the opening times for bars, shops and restaurants.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28376\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28376\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-28376 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogimg.bluebaytravel.co.uk\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mask-on-air-travel.jpg\" alt=\"Woman wears a protective mask while travelling on a plane\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mask-on-air-travel.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/mask-on-air-travel-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Air travel has certainly changed, but holidays are back on<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Edinburgh\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Edinburgh\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As part of their \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghairport.com\/prepare\/flysafe\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Let\u2019s all\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">flysafe<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201d page Edinburgh have been equally comprehensive with their new travel information. They<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2019<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ve also integrated a neat das<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">hboard fed with data from the Worl<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Health Organisation (WHO) which\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">allows customers to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghairport.com\/flysafe\/case-data\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">view the case rate in different countries<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0before they travel. 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