Predictions of when international flights may resume/bans lifted

[Pushka]

Pathetic

Do they really think the Australian public thinks this is anything but a con job?

 

[MARTINE]

Do they really think the Australian public thinks this is anything but a con job?

I’m not sure I even want to go any more…

 

[hb13]

Hi All - I'm flying from Rome (Italy) to Melbourne with Qatar Airways next month. Being based in the UK however, I plan on flying from London to Rome the night before my flight - on a separate ticket with BA.

I need a PCR 72 hrs prior - can I get this done in the UK? Or does it have to be in Italy? There is no clear explanation on this.

 

[dairyfloss]

No real surprise but Novak Djokovic received his vaccination exemption and is on his way to Australia

Probably using a recent (within 6 months) Covid positive result as a [temporary] reason for not being able to be vaccinated. You can blame ATAGI for that option.

 

[Flashback]

Hi All - I'm flying from Rome (Italy) to Melbourne with Qatar Airways next month. Being based in the UK however, I plan on flying from London to Rome the night before my flight - on a separate ticket with BA.

I need a PCR 72 hrs prior - can I get this done in the UK? Or does it have to be in Italy? There is no clear explanation on this.

If it fits within the timeframe, no reason it can't be done in the UK.

 

[MARTINE]

Probably using a recent (within 6 months) Covid positive result as a [temporary] reason for not being able to be vaccinated. You can blame ATAGI for that option.

It was well over a year ago that he was infected during that super(spreader) tournament he arranged. Sometime in 2020

 

[jase05]

It was well over a year ago that he was infected during that super(spreader) tournament he arranged. Sometime in 2020

Quite possible he has had it again since then. Unvaccinated player that travels a lot and is well known to socialise

 

[dairyfloss]

It was well over a year ago that he was infected during that super(spreader) tournament he arranged. Sometime in 2020

The DJoker has probably had at least one go of every variant by now

 

[Amanad78]

UK are dropping the pre-departure PCR requirement again. May be useful for some on here. Don't have any more details than that so not sure on dates.

 

[Flashback]

UK are dropping the pre-departure PCR requirement again. May be useful for some on here. Don't have any more details than that so not sure on dates.

What pre-departure PCR requirement?

Do you mean pre-departure testing requirement (can be RAT or PCR) or do you mean Day 2 is dropping from a PCR and going back to a RAT as it was previously?

 

[Amanad78]

What pre-departure PCR requirement?

Do you mean pre-departure testing requirement (can be RAT or PCR) or do you mean Day 2 is dropping from a PCR and going back to a RAT as it was previously?

I mean when you leave Australia before flying to UK. Used to be RAT but they changed it to PCR early December. You need it booked beforenyou leave for the Passenger Locator form

 

[Amanad78]

 

[Flashback]

I mean when you leave Australia before flying to UK. Used to be RAT but they changed it to PCR early December. You need it booked beforenyou leave for the Passenger Locator form

Not quite. A pre-departure test (flying to the UK) was required for a while - it was RAT or PCR. It was then removed. Then, early December, it was brought back in.

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The below is a news outlet conjecture. Nothing has been officially announced by DfT or the Home Office, but there's an expected announcement either tomorrow or Friday in which it is thought that that the pre-departure test will be removed again, only 1-2 months after it was brought back. The 2nd comment about removal of a PCR test is also incorrect and nothing has been announced. Again, this was bumped up from a RAT to PCR in December. I'd be surprised if it was removed entirely, with it being more likely to be bumped back down to a RAT but would of course be happy to see it go.

 

[Tiki]

Now if only SQ would remove the preflight test for transit pax at least!

If it's any consolation, Americans are in the same boat, even more expensive! How to save money on pricey rapid COVID-19 PCR tests - The Points Guy

 

[Tiki]

And in other news, Histopath is in trouble! Maybe why the BNE one is closed?

Turned away from a COVID-19 test? You could be eligible for compensation

A class action has been launched for those turned away or who experienced lengthy delays over the Christmas period. See if you’re eligible.

7news.com.au

 

[Must...Fly!]

I always laugh when class actions are framed as seeking justice for the wronged...

But that said this is pretty poor form from Histopath and they should at least be forced to pay the direct costs of their lack of promised service delivery.

 

[MARTINE]

The DJoker has probably had at least one go of every variant by now

…??? or is he actually vaccinated ??
hell hath no fury like antivaxxers who find out not everyone drinks the koolaid??!!?

 

[Pushka]

I’m not sure I even want to go any more…

Make a lot of objectionable noise if he plays when you are there. Even the players are angry. Well, Murray is

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UK are dropping the pre-departure PCR requirement again. May be useful for some on here. Don't have any more details than that so not sure on dates.

Brilliant news. Now, Australia?

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…??? or is he actually vaccinated ??
hell hath no fury like antivaxxers who find out not everyone drinks the koolaid??!!?

Well they did say it was an exemption but then, well, media.

 

[justinbrett]

And in other news, Histopath is in trouble! Maybe why the BNE one is closed?

Turned away from a COVID-19 test? You could be eligible for compensation

A class action has been launched for those turned away or who experienced lengthy delays over the Christmas period. See if you’re eligible.

7news.com.au

BNE is not closed.

 

[oznflfan]

Now if only SQ would remove the preflight test for transit pax at least!

If it's any consolation, Americans are in the same boat, even more expensive! How to save money on pricey rapid COVID-19 PCR tests - The Points Guy

Until they get rid of PCR tests, international travel is never going to recover. Too much danger of surprise positive, or lingering positive weeks or months after infection stopping you flying.