NEWCASTLE International Airport say they are preparing for a busy October half term as travel restrictions ease.

From October 4, all fully-vaccinated passengers, as well as those under 18, will not need to take a pre-departure test before returning to England, the Government announced last week.

Richard Knight, Chief Operating Officer at Newcastle Airport said: “Last week we welcomed the removal of the pre-departure testing requirement for fully vaccinated passengers returning to England. We have been lobbying the Government for these changes in the hope of making travel as easy as possible.

“Many families and couples have been waiting for a well-deserved holiday and the removal of the pre-departure test will make an international holiday this winter a much more viable option.

“The removal of Turkey from the red list, as well as the return of direct flights to Dubai with Emirates opens up a number of exciting destinations for our passengers to choose from in the coming weeks and months.”

This October will see Newcastle International Airport and its airline partners operate flights to over 40 destinations, including Spain, the Greek Islands, Turkey, Portugal and Dubai.