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Air passengers fleeced by ‘rogue operators’ as PCR tests fail to arrive

NHS picks up shortfall as Heathrow airport calls for travellers to be allowed to use lateral flow tests

Air passengers to the UK have spent at least £500m on PCR Covid-19 tests from private companies since mid-May, a Guardian analysis has found, only for the NHS to be saddled with extra costs when firms fail to deliver them.

Concern is mounting that the system for testing travellers is on the brink of collapse, with Heathrow airport calling on Wednesday for the government to allow people to use cheaper lateral flow tests instead.

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