Predictions of when international flights may resume/bans lifted

[Seat0B]

That indeed has been and remains the root cause of many issues, from border control through to vaccine distribution.

Our federation's significant weaknesses have been revealed during COVID by the behaviour of (some, most) premiers who act like rulers of their own little fiefdoms and talk about "(pick the name of your state) citizens". It has been very sad and very revealing of parochial tribalism. it's the same thing as the old railway gauge issue that used to haunt interstate rail travel until surprisingly well into the 1900s.

 

[VPS]

Typical from this writer PS I'm not a fan

Australia international travel ban: After 12 months, when will we demand to be allowed to travel again?

It's still strange to me that there aren't more people demanding their right to leave the country right now.

www.traveller.com.au

 

[clifford]

Our federation's significant weaknesses have been revealed during COVID by the behaviour of (some, most) premiers who act like rulers of their own little fiefdoms and talk about "(pick the name of your state) citizens". It has been very sad and very revealing of parochial tribalism. it's the same thing as the old railway gauge issue that used to haunt interstate rail travel until surprisingly well into the 1900s.

I have to say that I'm immensely impressed with the action of (most of) our premiers and chief ministers.

Without their sensible actions the Federal Govt would have killed many more of us.

 

[hb13]

Turing to a first world (addict) problem - horrendous news yesterday.

SIA has removed the entire 1st Class inventory both reward seating & revenue bookings (previously through to October 31st, 2021) now through to the end of Feb 2022. So it seems SIA B777s and A380s are unlikely to be seen for much longer.

Suggests that despite vaccinations ramping up world-wide SIA is less optimistic about the rebound of international traffic (& the need for their high capacity aircraft).

Certainly potentially devalues the Krisflyer points holdings given the inability to use them in any meaningful way - unless another grudging extension is granted.

I saw that news, however, I'd watch this space. I have a friend at LHR who has said that SIA will be flying the A380 four times in May (only 4 times, not 4 times/week) and then daily from June. This could very easily change on a dime, depending on what happens with Covid-19.

Singapore in general is very conservative when it comes to its measures around health issues, and SIA is unlikely to to ever provide something that may not happen, i.e., get anyone's hopes up. In short, SIA will only offer a product that is near certain to be provided.

Things globally have been improving due to the vaccine roll-out, and definitely the UK, one of SIA's most premium destinations. I would say that SIA pulling F till Feb next year is them being cautious and perhaps realistic. However, I think there is a chance we may see F earlier, assuming vaccine rollout gets quicker and we see more evidence and data proving vaccines are highly effective and safe.

I'd still say we probably won't see SIA 380's and F/suites till 2022, however, I do think there is now maybe a 20-30% chance we could see them as early as July/Aug, where a month ago I would have said the chances are 1% of seeing them before mid-2022.

 

[DC3]

I have to say that I'm immensely impressed with the action of (most of) our premiers and chief ministers.

Without their sensible actions the Federal Govt would have killed many more of us.

I think that you need a hug.

 

[Pom-DownUnder]

Depressing news:

From an article in the guardian:
"The Australian Medical Association has said the government is unlikely to achieve its target of October and a more realistic target would be December due to a shortage of vaccine supply.

With just 125,000 doses given so far, the federal government has already abandoned its interim target of 4m by the end of March."

 

[jb747]

"The Australian Medical Association has said the government is unlikely to achieve its target of October and a more realistic target would be December due to a shortage of vaccine supply.

With just 125,000 doses given so far, the federal government has already abandoned its interim target of 4m by the end of March."

Shortage of vaccine this week. Shortage of people qualified to give it next week. Shortage of transport the week after. Shortage of willpower, the entire time.

 

[HappyFlyerFamily]

Government walks back COVID-19 vaccination rollout targets, blames production and supply issues

The head of the Department of Health blames uncertainty around local production and international supply issues as the government appears set to miss its stated vaccine rollout targets.

www.abc.net.au

 

[Pom-DownUnder]

Shortage of willpower, the entire time.

The main culprit imo, with a little bit of ineptitude thrown in, additional 2/3 months more than everyone else before vaccine program kicks in and its still not organised properly

 

[Flashback]

Depressing news:

From an article in the guardian:
"The Australian Medical Association has said the government is unlikely to achieve its target of October and a more realistic target would be December due to a shortage of vaccine supply.

With just 125,000 doses given so far, the federal government has already abandoned its interim target of 4m by the end of March."

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Meanwhile, from next week the UK is expecting a big increase in supply and hoping to jab 4-5 million a week.

 

[Toula92122]

Meanwhile, from next week the UK is expecting a big increase in supply and hoping to jab 4-5 million a week.

It's pretty bad when the UK prime minister can outshine us. Oh well, good on the UK, it's good to see that with the vaccination program they have really shone as you've all been through far too much the past year.

 

[DC3]

It's pretty bad when the UK prime minister can outshine us. Oh well, good on the UK, it's good to see that with the vaccination program they have really shone as you've all been through far too much the past year

Smugness here, if I recall.

 

[dajop]

Shortage of vaccine this week. Shortage of people qualified to give it next week. Shortage of transport the week after. Shortage of willpower, the entire time.

But no shortage of announcements!! That's the core competency of the current federal government.

 

[Matt_01]

These are oldies but goodies and could easily be re-captioned to describe the vaccine roll out approach

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[hb13]

It's pretty bad when bumbling Boris can outshine us. Oh well, good on the UK, it's good to see that with the vaccination program they have really shone as you've all been through far too much the past year.

It's the only thing that the government has done well here in the UK.

 

[Ric]

Shortage of vaccine this week. Shortage of people qualified to give it next week. Shortage of transport the week after. Shortage of willpower, the entire time.

You have forgotten shortage of proper syringes!

 

[hb13]

Once again, we can see why Australian borders have no chance of opening soon: Vaccine complacency threatens to undo Australia’s hard work

Personally I think this is pathetic from Brendan Murphy. It seems like he is absolutely intent in keeping Australia's borders closed for as long as physically possible.

The way things are going, it is almost certain that the vaccine roll-out won't be finished in 2021, and international borders likely to continue till very late 2022/some point 2023.

More proof that clearly the government and its advisors don't actually care about opening up anytime soon.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Once again, we can see why Australian borders have no chance of opening soon: Vaccine complacency threatens to undo Australia’s hard work

Personally I think this is pathetic from Brendan Murphy. It seems like he is absolutely intent in keeping Australia's borders closed for as long as physically possible.

The way things are going, it is almost certain that the vaccine roll-out won't be finished in 2021, and international borders likely to continue till very late 2022/some point 2023.

More proof that clearly the government and its advisors don't actually care about opening up anytime soon.

Yeah Professor Murphy's new lines seem to be 'this is not a race', 'there is no hurry' and 'there is no burning platform'. I don't know whether this is his actual thinking, or whether the government is trying to cover up a shortfall in supply?

Either way, it fails to recognise those stranded overseas, those in Australia wanting to see family and loved ones overseas, or the needs of the Aussie tourism, hospitality and education sectors.

I also don't understand that delays are due to rolling out the vaccine 'safely'. The vaccine has been batch tested, delivered to hubs, and is sitting waiting. What's left on the 'safety' front? Do they need to double check whether the service providers have actually done the training they were supposed to have done?

 

[Pushka]

Once again, we can see why Australian borders have no chance of opening soon: Vaccine complacency threatens to undo Australia’s hard work

Personally I think this is pathetic from Brendan Murphy. It seems like he is absolutely intent in keeping Australia's borders closed for as long as physically possible.

The way things are going, it is almost certain that the vaccine roll-out won't be finished in 2021, and international borders likely to continue till very late 2022/some point 2023.

More proof that clearly the government and its advisors don't actually care about opening up anytime soon.

Do they not even consider that 'we are not in an emergency situation' tells people that they do not need to hurry up and get vaccinated and they too, can take their own sweet time in having it? Surely they can't be that oblivious to human nature can they?

 

[stryker]

Yeah Professor Murphy's new lines seem to be 'this is not a race', 'there is no hurry' and 'there is no burning platform'. I don't know whether this is his actual thinking, or whether the government is trying to cover up a shortfall in supply?

Well, I know what I think. Don't forget that Murphy is now the permanent head of a Government department, so must reflect the thinking of the Govt without question. Otherwise, he's gone. It's the price you pay for being in such a position.