February 1st - The EU Changes Travel Rules But Inconsistency Remains
New EU rules for travel put pressure on travellers to get a booster shot, but the key point is inequality is still across the board
Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast · The Independent
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Show Notes
Today, the EU is altering its travel restrictions in two big ways. Firstly, it is recommending a change in how member states manage travel restrictions, and altering the focus to the individual, away from the region of departure. Secondly, all member states are shortening the validity of Covid-19 vaccination certificates to 270 days (nine months) across the bloc. Up to now, the EU has been recommending travel restrictions based upon the situation in the departure region, area or country. As of 1 February, it is recommending that these Europe travel restrictions be replaced with restrictions based upon the traveler’s situation.
I take you through the new rules and what they mean in practice, while also explaining some of the inconsistencies still remaining in international travel.
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