Airlines hit with 630 fines for carrying passengers to UK without coronavirus paperwork

Carriers face fines of £2,000 for each passenger they carry to England who does not have valid proof of a recent negative coronavirus test or a completed Passenger Locator Form

Airlines have been hit with 630 fines for carrying passengers arriving in the UK without the proper paperwork (Yui Mok/PA)

Tue, 27 Apr, 2021 - 17:05

Neil Lancefield, PA Transport Correspondent

Airlines have been hit with 630 fines for carrying passengers arriving in the UK without the proper paperwork since February 11, the Department for Transport said.

Carriers face fines of £2,000 for each passenger they carry to England who does not have valid proof of a recent negative coronavirus test or a completed Passenger Locator Form.