Brits can go on holiday to Greece from July 15 as it lifts ban on UK flights to all destinations
BRITS can start packing their bags for Greece after Athens announced that nine days from now direct flights from the UK will take off again.
In news that tour operators and travel agents have been eagerly awaiting, the Greek government said it’ll be lifting its ban on travel for all Brits – and to ALL destinations – from July 15.
Flights to popular, sun-kissed islands will resume from that day nearly four months after air-links were cut with the UK.
Government spokesman Stelios Petsas used his daily briefing to announce the news saying the decision was made together with the British government.
Improved data from UK health authorities showing declining coronavirus infection rates and casualties helped persuade officials in Athens to lift the ban.
“In cooperation with the British government, and following the advice of experts, the government announces the resumption of direct flights from the United Kingdom to all airports of the country from July 15,” Petsas told reporters.
Other countries have announced their plans to welcome Brits following the air bridge announcement.
Cyprus will allow Brits back from August 1, the same date that easyJet will relaunch holiday packages.
Spain has welcomed UK travellers back since last month - but has been forced to close more than 55 beaches due to overcrowding this weekend.