Jet2 has pledged to work with the government to get holidaymakers back to popular holiday spots including Malta, the Balearic Islands and the Greek islands.
The Leeds-based airline has spoken out after suggestions that travel to amber list countries may be opened to people who are fully vaccinated.
A senior government source told the Telegraph new plans could see double-vaccinated people being able to visit some of those popular destinations with just a Covid test needed when returning to the UK.
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The source said the Government has not 'definitely got there yet, but that's the direction of travel', reports The Express, which added Health Secretary Matt Hancock is also 'open' to the motion.
It is understood the proposals are still at an early stage but holiday firms have already expressed their support, including Jet2.
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Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said it was time for holidaymakers to enjoy the benefits of the vaccine rollout.
He said in a statement: "This is very welcome news and should represent a meaningful restart to international travel in the very near future. The vaccination programme was designed to protect people from Coronavirus so that they can enjoy their freedoms once again.
"If people have received two doses of the vaccine and are still not allowed to travel overseas to enjoy their holidays, what is the purpose of the vaccination programme? The rollout has been a huge success, so it is time for us all to enjoy the benefits of that.
"As well as vaccination rates, the UK Government has said that they are making decisions about international travel based on infection rates too.
"If this data is driving these decisions, then we believe that destinations such as Malta, the Balearic Islands and many islands in Greece should be open to holidaymakers from the UK.
"At present, the UK remains largely grounded and our customers are left to look on with envy whilst the rest of Europe opens up.
"We look forward to flying again soon and will continue to work with the UK Government to achieve that.”
The Balearic Islands include many destinations loved by British travellers, including Ibiza, Majorca and Menorca.
