Aer Lingus reported (14-Jan-2022) an increase in consumer travel confidence following the recent easing of travel restrictions for double vaccinated passengers by Ireland's Government. The carrier highlighted:
- An uplift in searches for Munich (90%) and Geneva (65%);
- Increased interest in European city break spots including Venice (81%) and Madrid (70%);
- An increase in searches for city break locations across the UK including London (70%), Glasgow (72%), Birmingham (69%) and Edinburgh (63%);
- Interest in travel to the US has also seen an increase since the easing of restrictions.
As previously reported by CAPA, the Irish Government removed the pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirement for double vaccinated passengers entering the country on 06-Jan-2022. [more - original PR]