Part of 7. Topical Questions – in the Senedd at 3:38 pm on 1 July 2020.
Can I thank Russell George for his question and say what I said at the press conference this morning—that we look forward to ensuring that Cardiff international airport strengthens its relationship with Ryanair, resumes flights as soon as possible, as soon as it is safe to do so? But we must also recognise that the UK Government's advice remains in place regarding foreign travel, and that only essential travel should take place, and that the UK Government's quarantine measures remain in place. So, I would urge all of those individuals who have purchased tickets—and I recognise that many purchased them several months ago—to think incredibly carefully before flying on Friday, and if possible not to do so, because we still have this terrible virus that we have to deal with. If air bridges can be created, and when the Foreign and Commonwealth Office changes its advice, then we will be celebrating the fact that we will be able to deliver more flights in and out of Cardiff Airport. But those two flights we would wish to see postponed for the time being. However, we are very supportive of Cardiff Airport's efforts to attract more airlines and to develop more routes in the long term.