Travel operators have reported a spike in bookings to French ski destinations after France dropped a ban on British tourists.
Jet2 and easyJet both saw an increase in searches and reservations within hours of the announcement.
Ferry operators and cross-channel train operator Eurostar also welcomed the decision.
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Jet2 said customers were jumping at the chance to get back on the slopes
It means that from Friday morning, people who are fully vaccinated will be allowed to enter France if they have evidence of a negative coronavirus test taken within 24 hours of departure.
The requirement to isolate on arrival will be scrapped.
A ban on travel to and from Britain without “compelling reasons” had been put in place by France last month in response to the spread of the Omicron variant.
Restrictions have been eased now that the variant is prevalent in both…
