Government reverses visa rule for Heathrow transit passengers
- Heathrow Airport announced that transit passengers will no longer need electronic travel authorisation permits, following a government reversal on the rule.
- The Home Office previously required non-European passengers to apply for an ETA, causing concerns among airport and airline officials about losing passengers to European rivals.
- Heathrow's CEO, Thomas Woldbye, praised the decision as a critical move for the aviation industry and UK competitiveness.
- Starting April 2025, all visitors to the UK, except British and Irish citizens, will need an ETA, with the fee potentially increasing from £10 to £16.
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