Resumption of UK–US Flights ‘Momentous’: UK Minister

Resumption of UK–US Flights ‘Momentous’: UK Minister
Virgin Atlantic cabin crew staff pose for photos ahead of the departure of Virgin Atlantic flight VS3, at Terminal 3 of London Heathrow Airport, on Nov. 8, 2021. PA
Alexander Zhang
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A British minister hailed the resumption of UK–U.S. flights as a “momentous” move and a “massive moment” for the aviation sector, after the United States lifted its COVID-19 travel ban and reopened its borders to UK visitors on Monday.

Thousands of British travelers are jetting off to the United States for long-awaited reunions with family and friends as the travel ban was lifted 600 days after it was imposed.