Thousands of British holidaymakers have started to fly out the country – with some heading to amber list destinations – as the ban on overseas leisure travel is lifted in England, Wales and most of Scotland.
Travel firms have reported a surge in demand for trips to Portugal, after the government put it on its green list – meaning travellers will not need to self-isolate on their return, and are only required to take one post-arrival COVID-19 test.
However, some passengers catching flights at Gatwick Airport on Monday morning were travelling to amber list destinations – despite ministers warning against travel to amber and red list destinations.
Some companies and organisations have banned staff going to amber and red list countries, Sky News understands.
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