Predictions of when international flights may resume/bans lifted

[Pushka]

Wasn’t it only extended to 17 April?

Maybe so.

 

[PineappleSkip]

Not in Europe?

The orient of North America maybe?

 

[drron]

Not just Boris, either. I wouldn’t be surprised if we’re not far off the same by April. And realistically, why shouldn’t we be? We’ll be as good as 100% triple vaccinated.

Norway,Denmark and Sweden all beat Boris in relaxing constrictions.
Funny those still wanting masks,mandates and other restrictions didn't demonstrate for those measures in our severe flu seasons especially 2009,2017 and 2019.

The fear campaign was very effective.

 

[ketsuzei]

Maybe so.

I think what you were trying to say is 'sorry for spreading incorrect information'.

 

[kelvedon]

Not in Europe?

It’s always amused me how we refer to the “UK and Europe”, as if it’s in a separate continent, I think it’s a peculiarly Australasian term. It’s like saying Australia and Tasmania

 

[andye]

Brexit is part of the issue. However UK is just as much part of Europe as Switzerland

 

[HappyFlyerFamily]

On COVID rules and restrictions UK in particular England is very different from most of Europe. Most of Scandinavia is quite different from most of Europe as well.

 

[burmans]

So…….,
Any predictions on how long pre departure testing is going to be a requirement for Australia?

Less than a month IMO, this seems (worldwide) to be the time of removing restrictions.

 

[Port Power]

It’s always amused me how we refer to the “UK and Europe”, as if it’s in a separate continent, I think it’s a peculiarly Australasian term. It’s like saying Australia and Tasmania

A continent is one land mass, so UK is not part of continental Europe. (I will double check atlas and definitions!). But that’s being picky and not related to the travel interpretation.

 

[antycbr]

A continent is one land mass, so UK is not part of continental Europe. (I will double check atlas and definitions!). But that’s being picky and not related to the travel interpretation.

Fog in the Channel, Continent Cut Off...

 

[There'sOnlyOneJimmy]

A continent is one land mass, so UK is not part of continental Europe. (I will double check atlas and definitions!). But that’s being picky and not related to the travel interpretation.

Completely off topic, but this is an extract of what Wikipedia has to say on the matter of Continents:

The most restricted meaning of continent is that of a continuous[7][non-tertiary source needed] area of land or mainland, with the coastline and any land boundaries forming the edge of the continent. In this sense, the term continental Europe (sometimes referred to in Britain as "the Continent") is used to refer to mainland Europe, excluding islands such as Great Britain, Iceland, Ireland, and Malta while the term continent of Australia may refer to the mainland of Australia, excluding New Guinea, Tasmania, and other nearby islands. Similarly, the continental United States refers to the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia and may include Alaska in the northwest of the continent (the two being separated by Canada), while excluding Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean.

From the perspective of geology or physical geography, continent may be extended beyond the confines of continuous dry land to include the shallow, submerged adjacent area (the continental shelf)[8] and the islands on the shelf (continental islands), as they are structurally part of the continent.[9]

From this perspective, the edge of the continental shelf is the true edge of the continent, as shorelines vary with changes in sea level.[10] In this sense the islands of Great Britain and Ireland are part of Europe, while Australia and the island of New Guinea together form a continent.

As a cultural construct, the concept of a continent may go beyond the continental shelf to include oceanic islands and continental fragments. In this way, Iceland is considered part of Europe and Madagascarpart of Africa. Extrapolating the concept to its extreme, some geographers group the Australian continental plate with other islands in the Pacific into one "quasi-continent" called Oceania. This divides the entire land surface of Earth into continents or quasi-continents.[11]

 

[hb13]

My understanding is that the UK is part of Europe, however, they are not part of the European Union (EU) - and these are effectively two different things. The EU is only 27 countries. There are some European countries that are actually not part of the EU, for example Switzerland, who are not part of the EU, however, they are part of Europe.

Brexit was Britain exiting the EU - not Europe per se.

 

[antycbr]

My understanding is that the UK is part of Europe, however, they are not part of the European Union (EU) - and these are effectively two different things. The EU is only 27 countries. There are some European countries that are actually not part of the EU, for example Switzerland, who are not part of the EU, however, they are part of Europe.

Brexit was Britain exiting the EU - not Europe per se.

We all know that the official definition of Europe is Eurovision…

 

[drron]

My understanding is that the UK is part of Europe, however, they are not part of the European Union (EU) - and these are effectively two different things. The EU is only 27 countries. There are some European countries that are actually not part of the EU, for example Switzerland, who are not part of the EU, however, they are part of Europe.

Brexit was Britain exiting the EU - not Europe per se.

@TonyHancock would be having conniptions at that. Remember Fishguard.

 

[MARTINE]

We all know that the official definition of Europe is Eurovision…

Douze pointe

 

[Flashback]

A continent is one land mass, so UK is not part of continental Europe. (I will double check atlas and definitions!). But that’s being picky and not related to the travel interpretation.

Poor old Ireland.

 

[drron]

No testing on arrival into France if vaccinated.

New France Travel Rules Explained

Fully vaccinated travellers, regardless of the country of origin, are now able to enter France without having to undergo pre-entry testing, the French authorities have revealed. According to the data provided by the Ministry of Interior of France, travellers who have been fully vaccinated can...

www.schengenvisainfo.com

The walls are crumbling.

 

[NM]

Note that several posts related to the circumstances in Ukraine and the impact on travel have been moved to a new thread:

How will Ukraine Situation affect travel

Well the Russians have started air strikes and ground attacks on Ukraine so might throw a spammer in the works for some travel

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

 

[Seat0B]

What an awesome response! This is why I love the country. I had the one J&J and then the booster which appears to be on the list. The wife has three Moderna's. We are not coming until October. My next question is the requirement to have a QR code showing vaccine status. Are these required for example, to dine out? We have a centralized California database so we have the CA version of the QR code on our phone. To my knowledge, though I have seen no effort to interface such systems on an international basis. We are hoping this all gets sorted out in the next 240 days (not that we're counting or anything ).

proof of vaccination to dine out etc varies state by stat, but most have already phased this out, and I’d think that by later in the year it won’t be needed anywhere.
if you are worried at all, just print out a paper version (old tech I know, but it works!) and bring that along.

 

[oznflfan]

This promo shot for Bali Tourism will go down in history as the worst of COVID New Normal Tourism. Absolutely embarrassing and ridiculous. Face mask on a vacant beach.