New JUL 2021 data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) showed good momentum but still below pre-pandemic figures. Willie Walsh, IATA’s director-general, called on the world’s governments to restore “freedom to travel,” and added that vaccinated travellers should not face restrictions. “July results reflect people’s eagerness to travel during the northern hemisphere summer,” said Walsh. “Domestic traffic was back to 85% of pre-crisis levels, but international demand has only recovered just over a quarter of 2019 volumes...The problem is border control measures. Government decisions are not being driven by data, particularly with respect to the efficacy of vaccines.” He added, “At a minimum, vaccinated travelers should not face restrictions. That would go a long way to reconnecting the world and reviving the travel and tourism sectors.”
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I couldn’t agree more. Instead of punishing everyone because of the choices of the minority, reward the fully vaccinated by removing the need for a PCR test to come home. We can’t control what other countries are doing but we have control over how we treat our citizens who are doing everything right. PCR tests are expensive, invasive and late test results cause delays and in some cases, huge expenses to extend stays. This is not how the vaccinated deserve to be treated.