Originally Posted by
NWIFlyer
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As the UK has now left the EU, if you are able to transit then it might be regarded as a safer bet in terms of alternative destination within the region. That's something you could consider later rather than immediately.
Many countries seem to have more restrictive rules if you are transiting or have been in UK. I suppose if you just want to travel somewhere in Europe and don't care where, UK may be an option if the rest of Europe closes up.
I'm currently booked to spain and portugal in mid October so I'm playing the game of when to book things that are non-refundable before prices go up or they become full. European residents are still traveling. I expected COVID to get worse but closer to flu season. I guess things are ahead of schedule.