'Open-ended 14-day flight quarantine' would devastate airports

The company which runs Norwich Airport says possible plans to introduce a 14 day open-ended quarantine for anyone flying into Britain would mean more devastation for the aviation industry.

Regional and City Airports (RCA) has written to the Government asking for a clear exit strategy if the 14 day quarantine is introduced.

The company is urging the Government to ensure that if the measure is medically necessary then appropriate 'safeguards around time-limiting the measures' and supporting businesses affected are taken.

RCA is also calling for weekly reviews on any new restrictions.

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Regional & City Airports (RCA) owns and operates 3 passenger airports: Exeter, Bournemouth and Norwich.

Prior to COVID-19 they handled 2.4m passengers per year.

• Karen Dee is the Chief Executive of the Airport Operators Association

It comes after Manchester Airport Group ( MAG) which operates Stansted Airport announced that passengers would have to wear face coverings and gloves at its airports.

• Robert Griggs is from Airlines UK

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