New Travel Rules Announced in UK

Mandatory COVID-19 Testing & Quarantine for all travelers arriving in England from "Red Zone" countries announced Tuesday 9th February afternoon. Scotland, announcement just an hour earlier, going further requiring all arrivals to quarantine in designated hotels for 10 days with tests on Day 2 & Day 8. Commencing February 15th.

“Quarantine Package” announced - £1750 per person for 10 nights in an hotel, including coach transfer and three meals/day. Applies to U.K. and Irish citizens. 16 hotels have signed up with 4,600 rooms.

PCR tests required before arrival & before release from quarantine.

Different regulations in England & Scotland causing some confusion, specially question of PAX landing in England & driving North into Scotland. No announcement received for Northern Ireland & Wales.