Biden Signals That Ban on Europe Travel Will Be Lifted Soon
- Move would reopen almost $40 billion North Atlantic corridor
- President says he expects answer from advisers within days
Joe Biden speaks during a news conference at the White House, on July 15.
Photographer: Alex Edelman/CNP/Bloomberg
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U.S. President Joe Biden signaled progress toward lifting a ban on travel from Europe, raising hopes for a full reopening of the almost $40 billion North Atlantic air corridor 16 months after flights were grounded because of Covid-19.
“It’s in process now,” Biden said at a news conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel after she raised the issue in a White House meeting Thursday. “I’m waiting to hear from our folks, our Covid team, as to when that should be done.”