Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with President-elect Biden about opening an air travel corridor between London and New York.

The Government believes that air connectivity between the UK and US is very important.

The Government engages regularly with its international partners, both on a bilateral basis and through international forums, to discuss issues pertaining to international travel during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This includes how testing schemes may be used to allow for greater levels of travel between countries, and more flexibility for passengers with regards to self-isolation requirements following travel.

Travellers from the US will be able to opt into the Government’s ‘Test to Release’ scheme from 15 December.