Predictions of when international flights may resume/bans lifted

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.
 
jase05 said:
No real surprise but Novak Djokovic received his vaccination exemption and is on his way to Australia
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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.
 
hb13 said:
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.
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If it fits within the timeframe, no reason it can't be done in the UK.
 
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.
 
Amanad78 said:
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.
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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?
 
Flashback said:
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?
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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 said:
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
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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.
Amanad78 said:
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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.
 
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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 said:
I’m not sure I even want to go any more…
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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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Amanad78 said:
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.
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Brilliant news. Now, Australia?
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MARTINE said:
…??? or is he actually vaccinated ?? 🤔🧐
hell hath no fury like antivaxxers who find out not everyone drinks the koolaid??!!?
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Well they did say it was an exemption but then, well, media.
 
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