Brexit has been delayed to October 31, and Abta welcomes it as good news. The six-month delay of Brexit was agreed upon in the early hours of the morning following lengthy talks in Brussels. Prime minister Theresa May said the UK would seek to leave as soon as possible with a deal that is in the national interest.
The deal is to avoid the U.K. crashing out of the European Union without a deal.
Abta chief executive Mark Tanzer said: “Unless a deal is agreed earlier, which would come with a standstill transition period, the UK will now not depart the EU before the end of October 2019.
According to him, the good news of Brexit delay will give people total confidence to book their holidays or business travel plans, without worrying about any change in the short-term.
It is essential that government and MPs find a solution in this additional time and avoid a no-deal exit. The uncertainty remains about the future.
Abta will continue to provide advice and support to members to help them with their Brexit preparations, lobby the government on the priorities for the travel industry and work to support consumer confidence.
Brexit minister Kwasi Kwarteng was quoted as saying the government is still aiming to get a Brexit deal through the Commons before May 22, when European Parliament elections take place.
