Currently, those arriving in the UK from amber list locations - which includes the US and much of the EU - must have had both doses of a coronavirus jab as part of the UK's vaccination programme to avoid the requirement to self-isolate for 10 days.
Airlines are putting pressure on the government to exempt fully-vaccinated Americans and EU visitors from quarantine on their arrival to the UK.
Amid widespread reports ministers could announce such a move as early as Wednesday, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic - as well as Heathrow Airport - have claimed a recent trial demonstrates how international travel can safely be opened up further. They said a 10-day pilot scheme proved that the COVID vaccination status of travellers from amber list countries can be efficiently and accurately checked away from the border.Currently, those arriving in the UK from amber list locations - which includes the US and much of the EU - must have had both doses of a coronavirus jab as part of the UK's own vaccination programme to avoid the requirement to self-isolate for 10 days.
However, the government has committed to a review of international travel rules by the end of this month.Ahead of a meeting of senior ministers on the COVID-O committee on Wednesday morning, a number of newspapers reported there are plans to allow US citizens, with a vaccine card proving their full vaccination, as well as EU citizens, who possess the bloc's"green pass" to show their vaccinated status, to have their documents recognised.
The Guardian reported this was as long as the vaccines they received are also authorised for use in the UK.
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