Airline bosses urge UK and US to reopen transatlantic air corridor

The video discusses the economic impact of travel restrictions between the US and UK, emphasizing the importance of reopening the transatlantic corridor. It highlights the potential economic benefits and job creation from resuming travel. Efforts to safely reopen travel, including partnerships and scientific studies, are detailed. The video concludes by emphasizing the low risk of COVID transmission during travel, supported by safety protocols and scientific findings.

What is one of the main reasons for the urgency in reopening the transatlantic corridor between the US and the UK?

• To enhance cultural exchanges

• To increase tourism in Europe

• To boost the local economies of both countries

• To improve diplomatic relations

How much economic benefit is expected for the US from reopening the travel corridor this summer?

• $4 billion

• $1 billion

• $2 billion

• $3 billion

What is the estimated number of jobs that could be supported in the UK by reopening the travel corridor?

• 200,000

• 177,000

• 100,000

• 250,000

According to the Mayo Clinic, what is the likelihood of a vaccinated traveler contracting COVID-19 on a flight between the US and the UK?

• 1 in 1,000

• 1 in 5,000

• 1 in 10,000

• 1 in 100,000

What safety measure is NOT mentioned as part of the protocols implemented by airlines?

• In-flight social distancing

• Filtration systems

• Masking

• Sanitisation