Predictions of when international flights may resume/bans lifted

[antycbr]

This evening I went to Histopath at BNE for my pre flight PCR test (flying on Friday). There was a 7pm and 11pm flight scheduled so I went at 6pm as the 7pms were already done and the 11pms weren't there yet. It worked out really well, not a soul about. Had pre-registered, went straight in. Result in 40 mins. They printed me 2 certificates, 1 for each passport. Staff were very friendly. People started arriving for their tests while I was waiting but no queue, maybe there would've been a bit later. The airport was like something out of a zombie movie, so strange.
My flight, leaving in 50 hours was already showing on the departures board! Still have another day of work to go yet!View attachment 267681View attachment 267682

Thanks for sharing.

So now you have done your test you’re free to move about in the community, go clubbing in the valley if so desired.

 

[Amanad78]

Thanks for sharing.

So now you have done your test you’re free to move about in the community, go clubbing in the valley if so desired.

I was actually nervous about the test as I work in the Valley and there's been lots of contact tracing sites there over the last week or 2.
Been driving in instead of the train, not eating out for lunch and not having after work drinks.

 

[Flashback]

Needs to be some kind of worldwide consensus on this testing rubbish. If you're fully vaxxed that should be it.

But we can't even get to a consensus in this country because of politics so....

Or.. if enforcing testing then lateral flow. Cheap, quick, easy. No need to send to a lab.

 

[MARTINE]

This evening I went to Histopath at BNE for my pre flight PCR test (flying on Friday). There was a 7pm and 11pm flight scheduled so I went at 6pm as the 7pms were already done and the 11pms weren't there yet. It worked out really well, not a soul about. Had pre-registered, went straight in. Result in 40 mins. They printed me 2 certificates, 1 for each passport. Staff were very friendly. People started arriving for their tests while I was waiting but no queue, maybe there would've been a bit later. The airport was like something out of a zombie movie, so strange.
My flight, leaving in 50 hours was already showing on the departures board! Still have another day of work to go yet!View attachment 267681View attachment 267682

Enjoy
It is a bit like when you luck having a whole cinema to yourself during the day for a midweek movie.. never had a whole airport but must be lovely sans crowds (not the reason why it’s like this ).

 

[justinbrett]

 

[antycbr]

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Logical, but just curious will they ask for proof of international departure for outbound? Some people on other parts of the internet were suggesting that people needing domestic PCR tests may be trying to use the service if they are running out of time for free testing results to come through...

 

[justinbrett]

Logical, but just curious will they ask for proof of international departure for outbound? Some people on other parts of the internet were suggesting that people needing domestic PCR tests may be trying to use the service if they are running out of time for free testing results to come through...

I think that’s the very reason for this change.

 

[N860CR]

That’s rather annoying. I was going to go tomorrow for a flight I’ve got early Boxing Day morning

 

[OATEK]

They seem to have moved on from that, unlike our friends in NSW.

I have re-read this several times and still not sure what it means. SIN and HKG are very difficult transfer locations at the moment, and for visits HKG sends people to Penny Bay, and SIN is stopping vaccinated travel lanes. What have your friends in NSW done?

 

[Seat0B]

Three weeks short of 2 years since I saw Seat Son. And now he is just minutes away. I am so happy right now.

 

[antycbr]

Three weeks short of 2 years since I saw Seat Son. And now he is just minutes away. I am so happy right now. View attachment 267706View attachment 267707

Hopefully the storms aren’t going to delay him or worse divert to BNE

 

[Pushka]

Three weeks short of 2 years since I saw Seat Son. And now he is just minutes away. I am so happy right now. View attachment 267706View attachment 267707

How wonderful. Have a fabulous time and try not to cry too much

 

[encryptededdy]

Logical, but just curious will they ask for proof of international departure for outbound?

According to Welcome to Histopath - Home of Rapid PCR Testing, emphasis mine.

Due to unprecedented demand, our express pre-departure testing at Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne International airports are now only available on the day of departure. Passengers must show evidence of flight details in order to be accepted for testing.
Please arrive at least 4 or 5 hours prior to check in time.
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Please note that testing for Domestic Passengers is not available at any of our Airport facilities.

 

[MARTINE]

Three weeks short of 2 years since I saw Seat Son. And now he is just minutes away. I am so happy right now. View attachment 267706View attachment 267707

Enjoy you must be thrilled

 

[Must...Fly!]

Three weeks short of 2 years since I saw Seat Son. And now he is just minutes away. I am so happy right now. View attachment 267706View attachment 267707

So very very happy for you and family. Have a lovely Christmas together!

 

[Seat0B]

It really happened!

 

[PineappleSkip]

It really happened!

A very Merry Christmas ❤

cheers skip + mrs Pineapple

 

[VPS]

It really happened!View attachment 267708

Enjoy

 

[drron]

It really happened!View attachment 267708

Fantastic. now let's hope 2022 finally gets us back to some sort of normality.

 

[kamchatsky]

It really happened!

Christmas Miracle!