Portugal's foreign minister tells the BBC that an 'air bridge' agreement could be in place soon.
Portugal's foreign minister confirmed talks on the matter were continuing with the UK.
Instead, he said Portugal would rely on temperature checks at airports and that Portugal was, in coordination with other EU countries, considering carrying out"random testing" on passengers. UK aviation bosses hope that a large number of air bridge agreements will be in place by 29 June, when the travel quarantine is set to be reviewed.But Spain, another country whose tourism sector relies heavily on British holidaymakers, is taking a different approach.it will only allow UK tourists in this summer if the infection rate in the UK falls more significantly.
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