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COVID-19 : Virgin Atlantic Delays Flight Resumption Till August

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Getty Images Virgin Atlantic has said it would not resume flight operations until August due to the government’s new mandatory self-isolation regulations for travellers entering the UK. According to  Evening Standard ,  the airline stated that the government's introduction of a mandatory 14-day self-isolation for every single traveller entering the UK will prevent flights from resuming. "We are continually reviewing our flying programme and with these restrictions, there simply won’t be sufficient demand to resume passenger services before August at the earliest” The British government announced that travellers could face fines of up to £1,000 if they fail to self-isolate for 14 days after arriving in the UK. This new measure is aimed at preventing a second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Visitors who enter the UK will be required to provide their contact details, while health officials will be performing spot checks to ensure compliance....