Sign up for our What's On newsletter to keep your finger on the pulse of an ever-changing Manchester In anticipation of the imminent travel boom, British Airways have added over 90,000 seats to their upcoming summer schedule.
The government has been keen to stress caution when it comes to the reopening of borders. This has been reflected in just twelve countries being given the proverbial 'green light' in the government's safe to travel list.
Despite this, holidaymakers and holiday companies alike are taking calculated risks on the situation improving over the coming weeks and months.
The worldwide rollout of the vaccination programme continues apace, adding to the optimism that many 'amber' countries will soon be green.
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