Shares in London-listed travel companies took yet another hit yesterday after the introduction of new quarantine restrictions for returning holidaymakers.
Airlines and hotel owners weighed heavily on global stock markets, which were further shaken by disappointing economic data from China and the failure of American politicians to agree another stimulus package for the economy.
From today Britons returning from France, the Netherlands and Malta will have to self-isolate for 14 days upon their return. The addition of France to the quarantine list is a particular blow for the travel sector. It is Britain’s second most popular holiday destination after Spain, which is already subject to the same quarantine rules.
Analysts at Goodbody, the stockbroker, said that British Airways — which is owned by International
