This is how airlines will keep passengers safe as flights resume - and the latest FCO travel advice

Now that the summer holidays are fast approaching, many will be wondering if a holiday abroad could be on the horizon.

Airlines are beginning to make plans for the resumption of flights and lockdown restrictions are gradually beginning to lift across the globe, including travel bans.

But is it safe for Brits to start travelling again?

Is it safe to fly yet?

Currently, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is advising Brits against all but essential international travel.

However, the gradual lifting of borders in Europe has been proposed by the EU’s executive to restart the tourist industry.

Spain’s tourism minister confirmed that foreign tourists can book holidays in the country from 1 July, with the mandatory 14-day quarantine rule for foreign tourists to be lifted from this point.

Several airlines have also started announcing plans to restart their flights abroad from July.

Jet2 will restart its flights and holidays from 1 July, along with Ryanair, while easyjet will resume a number of limited flights from 22 airports across the UK and Europe from 15 June.

But despite plans to restart the tourism industry, the latest FCO advice states that Brits still should not travel abroad, unless the journey is essential.

What rules will be enforced at UK airports?

In an effort to keep infection levels down, and in line with several other countries, the UK government will introduce a series of restrictions at the UK border, including social distancing measures.

A 14-day quarantine rule is due to start in UK airports from 8 June and will affect anyone arriving by plane, train or ferry.