Predictions of when international flights may resume/bans lifted

[drron]

Does Princess Palaszczuk know ....

Fortunately Queen Janette is abdicating before then.

 

[antycbr]

Fortunately Queen Janette is abdicating before then.

Ironically to become a vice regal representative…

 

[antycbr]

Dom wants international border open by 1 November

No more lockdowns, international borders could open sooner: Perrottet

Premier Dominic Perrottet says he’s committed to avoiding any further lockdowns in NSW, saying “targeted restrictions” were his preference as the state opens up.

www.smh.com.au

 

[ayushamity]

Dom wants international border open by 1 November

No more lockdowns, international borders could open sooner: Perrottet

Premier Dominic Perrottet says he’s committed to avoiding any further lockdowns in NSW, saying “targeted restrictions” were his preference as the state opens up.

www.smh.com.au

Is that enough 'announcement' to make airlines start selling seats to Sydney ?

 

[antycbr]

Is that enough 'announcement' to make airlines start selling seats to Sydney ?

It’s not his call but he’s signalling to the Feds to get their act together.

If I remember rightly Sydney Airport has more than 10,000 people working there on a normal day so getting it moving internationally is a priority.

Economic contribution of Sydney Airport | Deloitte Australia | Deloitte Access Economics, Transport

Deloitte Access Economics has estimated the economic contribution of Sydney Airport to the Australian economy for 2017.

www2.deloitte.com

 

[Pushka]

Is that enough 'announcement' to make airlines start selling seats to Sydney ?

I'm starting to see flights available for booking now.

@Flashback - if arriving at LHR from Oz and booked on the same ticket to fly into Manchester, do you have to enter border control at LHR and get luggage then recheck in to the next flight or can you stay in a transit area and do border control at the final destination?

 

[ayushamity]

I'm starting to see flights available for booking now.

Say What!!! Which ones ? I have been tracking the big 4 (Qatar, Etihad, Emirates, Singapore) and no seats yet.

 

[Pushka]

Say What!!! Which ones ? I have been tracking the big 4 (Qatar, Etihad, Emirates, Singapore) and no seats yet.

Qatar. On the ones Im seeing they are using MAS to get into SA. So via KL. The direct ones using QR are mega expensive. Right now I'm seeing flights into UK and return in Y with a mix for 3 pax for $9500 total. Booked on QR. Also can book through MAS but longer transits.

SQ and CX are not showing.

Can't screenshot the full details but you get the ghist

 

[Princess Fiona]

I'm starting to see flights available for booking now.

@Flashback - if arriving at LHR from Oz and booked on the same ticket to fly into Manchester, do you have to enter border control at LHR and get luggage then recheck in to the next flight or can you stay in a transit area and do border control at the final destination?

You need to do immigration at LHR.

 

[Pom-DownUnder]

*Note UK Immigration is not like AU you wont need to collect your bags and re-check them after going through scanners.

UK Immigration is just passport control and your bags will be checked through to final destination.

 

[Pushka]

You need to do immigration at LHR.

That will pee off DIL who is UK citizen but my son and grandson are Oz. . Grandson's application for UK passport is in the wind but well, Covid delays.

 

[Princess Fiona]

That will pee off DIL who is UK citizen but my son and grandson are Oz. . Grandson's application for UK passport is in the wind but well, Covid delays.

Australians can use the e gates on arrival anyway same as UK passport holders.
They won’t be able to regardless as I assume the grandson is under 12

 

[justinbrett]

You need to do immigration at LHR.

But customs at MAN (you won't see your bag in LHR).

It's a weird setup, confused me the first time.

 

[Pushka]

Australians can use the e gates on arrival anyway same as UK passport holders.
They won’t be able to regardless as I assume the grandson is under 12

A sweet two year old. At least this time he will get a seat! Luxury.

 

[jakeseven7]

Ironically to become a vice regal representative…

Whose only power will be to decide what colour of ribbon to cut on opening train tracks and buildings thankfully.

 

[Lynda2475]

So does this mean no SYD-SIN-LHR?

Nope, SYD-SIN-LHR seats are being sold from 14th Nov.

The DRW-LHR flights simply replace the MEL-PER-LHR, will eventually be MEL-DRW-LHR although you can probably fly SYD-DRW-LHR if you wanted to eliminate a international transfer provided NT let NSW passengers into DRW.

However with no transit lounge, one may as well transit via Singapore, as youd think QF could open its lounge to allow you a shower etc.

 

[robbo135]

Nope, SYD-SIN-LHR seats are being sold from 14th Nov.

There are no SYD-SIN-LHR flights in Nov/Dec, they are are going via DRW.

 

[Lynda2475]

There are no SYD-SIN-LHR flights in Nov/Dec, they are are going via DRW

Interesting, Id only read about scrapping of PER-LHR, guess we have to wait for the A380s to come back online to go via SIN, shame.

So given NT have not opened up to NSW, presumeably you need to stay on board while the plane refuels?

 

[mviy]

Apparently the flights will be going via DRW until at least April next year. It would seem the transit arrangements are probably more favourable for QF going via DRW than via SIN.

 

[HappyFlyerFamily]

PM reveals when NSW borders will open

Australia’s international borders could re-open for vaccinated travellers in NSW as early as November 1 under a fast-tracked plan announced today by Prime Minister Scott Morrison to allow us to “take our lives back”.

www.news.com.au

First few para


Australia’s international borders could re-open for vaccinated travellers in NSW as early as November 1 under a fast-tracked plan announced today by Prime Minister Scott Morrison to allow us to “take our lives back”.

The proposal outlined by the Prime Minister follows discussions with the new NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet about fast-tracking the rollout of home quarantine.

The move away from 14 days of hotel quarantine for vaccinated travellers is regarded as a crucial step before international travel can start ramping up to pre-pandemic levels. Trials are currently away in several states.

News.com.au understands the date being looked at for the reopening of international borders under a home quarantine model is November 1.

“The NSW Premier and I have been discussing how we can accelerate our plan to open international travel when home quarantine is made available,’’ Mr Morrison said on Sunday.

“I know the NSW Government is looking at ways to fast track home quarantine in November and if that happens we will be able to move to facilitate the opening up of the international border into NSW sooner.

“Now, that would mean home quarantine for vaccinated Australians wishing to return home via Sydney and giving the option for international travel for vaccinated Australians to leave and return.”