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We've been hearing about the government's plans to drop quarantine requirements for travellers who come back to the UK from a list of 59 countries and territories.

Now we've had reaction from across the travel sector.

Tim Alderslade, chief executive of Airlines UK - which represents UK-registered carriers - said it was a "welcome announcement".

He added: "This gives a clear path to opening further predominantly long-haul destinations in the weeks ahead, and we look forward to working with ministers on measures to mitigate the risk from red countries [where the Covid risk is currently highest] such as via voluntary testing."

A spokeswoman for Abta, which represents UK travel companies, said: "There is likely to be strong demand for holidays after months of lockdown and it is important that people consider how the lifting of these restrictions may affect their plans."

She urged people to check Foreign Office travel advice before booking and speak to their travel provider.

Andrew Flintham, managing director of TUI UK & Ireland, said the company was pleased "summer holidays are saved" and "really excited to take our customers on holiday". "It's a significant and positive step forward for the travel industry, which had been in hibernation since March."

Patricia Yates, director of VisitBritain, said the announcement was a "timely boost for the tourism industry as we head into the peak summer season" and a "step on tourism's road to rebuilding".

And Glenn Fogel, boss of Booking Holdings - whose brands include booking.com and kayak.com - told BBC World News he wanted governments to "co-ordinate their effort" and come together to draw up travel guidance. That would include what you can and can't do on a plane, and how far apart people should be - as this varies by country.

The British Airline Pilots Association (Balpa) says the announcement is a good first step.

Its general secretary Brian Strutton said: "Pilots want to ensure that passengers can safely and quickly get flying again, to help people reunite with family and friends, to carry out essential business and for much-needed holidays. So this announcement is a good step forward after the setbacks caused by the government quarantine announcement in the first place."