Predictions of when international flights may resume/bans lifted

[Virgin Bart]

Given VIC is allowing people from NSW in, can I just book LHR-DRW-SYD and hop straight onto a SYD-MEL flight? Am I missing something here? Seems a bit too easy after the strict restrictions since covid started.

That's right (to my shock, as someone living in Melbourne).

 

[Silvia]

Given VIC is allowing people from NSW in, can I just book LHR-DRW-SYD and hop straight onto a SYD-MEL flight? Am I missing something here? Seems a bit too easy after the strict restrictions since covid started.

That’s correct. Foley was questioned today with this. Whilst I don’t expect VIC to follow on NSW straight away I think this is what may happen early next year. I’m happy to be swabbed and go to NSW if that means I can see my family after 2 years

 

[glasszon]

That's right (to my shock, as someone living in Melbourne).

Amazing, I know it's only Friday morning in London, but I am very tempted to open a bottle now to celebrate the news

 

[Pushka]

That's right (to my shock, as someone living in Melbourne).

Reckon there will be a question asked on the permit form - have I been os in last 14 days.

 

[Silvia]

They've made it very clear that it will be open to non-VIC residents so technically anyone can come from overseas via SYD and then to MEL. It seems we are starting to have some common sense and align to what the rest of the world is doing. Pre covid test -72 hrs, then arrival.

The real question is when are the other states going to drop the zero case non-sense. Great strategy when we started, but not the strategy to keep.

 

[Princess Fiona]

Will CA now move the first test match away from Brisbane ?

I’d imagine that the players will land in SYD and spend time to get over their jet lag. Maybe 14 days give or take exploring Bondi and perhaps Byron whilst QLD health works on granting them an exemption in their super special process to enter there without quarantine.

I may be a tad cynical

 

[drron]

I’d imagine that the players will land in SYD and spend time to get over their jet lag. Maybe 14 days give or take exploring Bondi and perhaps Byron whilst QLD health works on granting them an exemption in their super special process to enter there without quarantine.

I may be a tad cynical

With good reason for your Cynicism Princess.
Though I have a feeling AP will fold for Christmas.Quite possibly the day after the current CHO moves on.She might then actually get some expert advice.

 

[Seat0B]

Anyone planning to (at least temporarily) relocate to NSW for business reasons?

I reckon we need a Queanbeyan office for sure!

 

[DC3]

I reckon we need a Queanbeyan office for sure!

…. and a good supply of face masks. Maybe try and reserve an ICU bed if you have some pull.

 

[Seat0B]

…. and a good supply of face masks. Maybe try and reserve an ICU bed if you have some pull.

Sorry not following your meaning Do you think Queanbeyan is a hot bed of COVID relative to Canberra or am I missing it totally?

 

[DC3]

Sorry not following your meaning Do you think Queanbeyan is a hot bed of COVID relative to Canberra or am I missing it totally?

No. Just wondering how the NSW hospital/health system will cope when open slather rolls out.

Edit: Probably driven by the one in five who will not have had the jab, for whatever reason . Anyway, that’s a bit of a way-off still. Time to focus on getting in and out of Oz, which is where this started (I think. ). Queanbeyan it is.

 

[DC3]

With good reason for your Cynicism Princess.
Though I have a feeling AP will fold for Christmas.Quite possibly the day after the current CHO moves on.She might then actually get some expert advice.

And a Merry Christmas to all.

 

[N860CR]

No. Just wondering how the NSW hospital/health system will cope when open slather rolls out.

Best funded health care system in the world. With one of the highest vaccination rates in the world. With 18 months nearly COVID free to get ready. We'll be fine. Some of our staff will have to give up their 3 hour lunches and cruisey clinics, but 99% of them are up for it.

 

[ayushamity]

More than 32,000 Singapore Airlines tickets to go on sale after NSW drops quarantine

Singapore Airlines is selling more than 32,000 new tickets on flights between Singapore and Sydney before Christmas following the NSW Government’s decision to drop quarantine.

www.smh.com.au

Singapore Airlines to open up 32,000 seats by this afternoon for sale!

I note they are still waiting for the unvaccinated issue clarification “This paves the way for many Australians to return home, but more detail is needed on how to facilitate unvaccinated passengers within the revised international arrival caps that will come into effect from 1 November 2021,” he said.

I tried doing a dummy booking run to the payment page for Scoot yesterday and nowhere did they ask for vaccination status.

What happens if the number of unvaccinated people booking across all airlines for that one week passes 210. And more than 210 reach Sydney. Its not like the airlines are talking to each other so they can coordinate.

 

[Virgin Bart]

More than 32,000 Singapore Airlines tickets to go on sale after NSW drops quarantine

Singapore Airlines is selling more than 32,000 new tickets on flights between Singapore and Sydney before Christmas following the NSW Government’s decision to drop quarantine.

www.smh.com.au

Singapore Airlines to open up 32,000 seats by this afternoon for sale!

I note they are still waiting for the unvaccinated issue clarification “This paves the way for many Australians to return home, but more detail is needed on how to facilitate unvaccinated passengers within the revised international arrival caps that will come into effect from 1 November 2021,” he said.

I tried doing a dummy booking run to the payment page for Scoot yesterday and nowhere did they ask for vaccination status.

What happens if the number of unvaccinated people booking across all airlines for that one week passes 210. And more than 210 reach Sydney. Its not like the airlines are talking to each other so they can coordinate.

My understanding is unvaxxed can only travel on special [government controlled] unvaxxed flights.

 

[bulldog88]

I think the federal govt will mandate vaccination for adult travellers to Australia.. especially foreign students and tourists... Then have a pre-approval system for unvaxxed, which allocates quarantine capacity.

So at check-in it's either "vaccine certificate" or "unvaxxed travel permit"

If they are worried about fake certificates , the current system of travel authorisation will probably continue, with government verifying vaccine certificates (as opposed to a checkin agent).

 

[ayushamity]

My understanding is unvaxxed can only travel on special [government controlled] unvaxxed flights

Airlines like Scoot are not asking for vaccination status though. So are they going to kick off the unvaxxed at the boarding gate?

 

[glasszon]

Airlines like Scoot are not asking for vaccination status though. So are they going to kick off the unvaxxed at the boarding gate?

Yes, I assume the airlines would handle it the same way as other cases where you are not eligible for entry into the country. Airlines don't ask whether you have a visa when you buy a ticket, but it's on you to ensure you meet the entry requirement for the country you are travelling to.

 

[levelnine]

32,000 SQ seats into Sydney coming online today.

More than 32,000 Singapore Airlines tickets to go on sale after NSW drops quarantine

Singapore Airlines is selling more than 32,000 new tickets on flights between Singapore and Sydney before Christmas following the NSW Government’s decision to drop quarantine.

www.smh.com.au

 

[glasszon]

32,000 SQ seats into Sydney coming online today.

More than 32,000 Singapore Airlines tickets to go on sale after NSW drops quarantine

Singapore Airlines is selling more than 32,000 new tickets on flights between Singapore and Sydney before Christmas following the NSW Government’s decision to drop quarantine.

www.smh.com.au

SQ loaded waitlist availability into SYD starting from 5th of November, not sure whether it will clear though.