Ison Travel Blog

Scotland allows lateral flow tests for international travellers

Posted on Wednesday, 27th October 2021


Change in Day 2 testing options At the moment, international travellers to Scotland must take a Day 2 PCR test upon arrival. However, with effect from 4am on31 October, people who are fully vaccinated and travelling to Scotland from a non-red list country may choose to take a cheaper lateral… Read More

USA open to fully vaccinated travellers

Posted on Wednesday, 20th October 2021


USA reopens all borders from 8 November  The US Government has announced that it will reopen its borders to fully vaccinated travellers, with effect from 8 November 2021. Accepted vaccinations Vaccines accepted by the USA include all FDA approved or authorised vaccines, and WHO Emergency Use listing vaccines. Before you… Read More

UK red list down to 7 countries

Posted on Friday, 8th October 2021


UK red list slashed The last few weeks have seen increasing relaxation of travel-related COVID-19 restrictions, including the simplification of the travel traffic light system and the announcement that Day 2 PCR tests can be replaced by lateral flow tests. The good news continued yesterday, with the Government’s announcement that,… Read More

Ready, Steady, GO!

Posted on Wednesday, 8th September 2021


Read our latest copy of ISON Travel News for the latest updates on how global travel is getting easier, including updates on the red list, the scrapping of the travel traffic light system and changes to PCR Tests. Ready-Steady-Go_Corporate-Travel-Update-13_End-of-traffic-light-system-v2 – PDF… Read More

Travel in the age of COVID

Posted on Wednesday, 8th September 2021


Where you can travel if you’re not fully vaccinated The easing of quarantine restrictions for travellers arriving from amber list countries is great news for those who have received both of their COVID vaccinations, but what if you haven’t received both jabs? Check out our latest brochure for tips on… Read More

Changes to green and red lists

Posted on Friday, 27th August 2021


Seven countries added to green list The Government has announced that, as at 4:00am on Monday, 30 August, the following countries will move from the amber list to the green list: The Azores (mainland Portugal is on the amber list)CanadaDenmarkFinlandLiechtensteinLithuaniaSwitzerland Reminder of green list rules Before travelling to England, you… Read More

Your Guide to the UK Travel Traffic Light System

Posted on Thursday, 5th August 2021


It can be hard to keep track of which countries are on the UK’s green, amber and red lists, let alone trying to track ‘watchlists’.  That’s why we’ve put together an easy-to-follow guide of the latest lists, including a summary of key rules you must be aware of. Read More

Green List Countries

Posted on Monday, 17th May 2021


International holiday destinations from 17 May 2021  Traffic light system As you may be aware, the UK Government has introduced a traffic light system to help the gradual opening up of international leisure travel from England and Scotland. All countries have been placed on a green, amber or red list,… Read More

Make sure you’re ‘fit to fly’ with ISON Travel and DiamondAir 

Posted on Friday, 14th May 2021


Our new partnership with DiamondAir COVID-19 has introduced some marked changes to the way we travel, not least of which is the ‘fit to fly’ certification many countries now require before allowing travellers to enter. That’s one of the reasons we’re delighted to announce our new partnership with… Read More

Ready to ride

Posted on Thursday, 11th March 2021


Read our latest copy of ISON Travel News for the latest updates on how to ensure your business is travel ready, including our handy travel checklist. 6.-Ready-to-Ride-v5c_interactive-PDF… Read More