British Airways Threatens Legal Action Against Government, Says Quarantine Plan Is Irrational

From Monday June 8, passengers arriving the UK will be required to self-isolate for 14 days, except for those on a short list of exemptions. - In effect stopping most inbound holidays, and preventing people from making bookings for future trips. This has caused friction between British airways and the Government.

IAG, British Airways owner is considering taking a legal action against the government's 14-day quarantine plan that is due to come into effect on Monday June 8.
In a statement by Willie Walsh, the IAG Chief Executive, the airlines have not been consulted on the new rule and the rule will further jeopardize the chances of the airlines from flying in July.
"It is irrational, we think it is disproportionate and we are giving to a legal challenge to this legislation" he said.

The new quarantine measure is being enforced by the UK government from June 8, after which travelers arriving in the UK will be required to isolate for 14-days or face a fine of 1,000 pounds.
In the mean time, the government said the period is needed to keep the transmission rate down and prevent another devastating wave of corona virus.
However, the airline body said, the industry is in its most difficult period and the new rule being imposed by the UK government will further kill air travel.
Meanwhile, Irish Airline, Ryanair has said it will support any legal action launched by IAG against the ineffective quarantine.

Share this: