AGS Airports statement on pre-departure testing for international arrivals into the UK
Responding to the announcement that all international arrivals will need to present a negative COVID-19 test for entry into the UK, Derek Provan, chief executive of AGS Airports, which owns Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports, said:
“We have been calling for the introduction of an effective testing regime for months as it is the only way to safely re-establish connectivity whilst protecting the public from high risk arrivals. Whilst it is encouraging government has now decided to put such a scheme in place, it has taken much longer than expected. Our industry has been devastated by this pandemic and has effectively been shut down for close to one year. If we are to be in any position to support our country’s and the economy’s recovery from the crisis, it’s vital government provides much needed sector specific support.”