Predictions of when international flights may resume/bans lifted

So amazing seeing all the advice levels change. 5 minutes ago Turkey was do not travel, now it is high degree of caution. Makes me want to get on a plane come November 1!
 
Andrewt said:
Interested to hear how you go, I'll be following in your footsteps in 3 weeks. From what I have read the lounge (only JAL First currently open) will not be open for the entire lay-over, its closed until 22:00.
Click to expand...

Hmm yes. I hadn't noticed that. So no lounge in Sydney or for a few hours in Haneda
 
Smartraveller seems well updated now. Aserbaijan is back to level 2 with Nagorno-Karabakh level 4 of course. Ukraine is level 3 due to COVID levels there.
 
I've booked to go to London before Christmas and come back afterwards. I agree the pricing is ridiculous. I've had to settle for going into the upgrade lottery on the way over and a non-upgradable ticket on Emirates for the way back.

It'll be my first trip overseas in years.
 
Pom-DownUnder said:
Looks like you have some swimming to do inbetween the trips, enjoy!
Click to expand...

There's a lot in between (details soon to be worked out), and I prefer to do it on US airlines, where I can fly J for a fraction of the cost (not to mention the sweet QF SCs flying AA "F").

The HNL-SYD flight is a godsend because it's a day flight so I can tolerate Y, and get a mainland->HNL flight in first class for around $500-600 a few days before (don't mind me a few days or resort lounging).

The ticket cost me ~$1900, which even if you include the AA F flight from LAX-HNL and a night in the resort, is still cheaper than if I flew back from LAX with QF in Y (which is $3050 return).

mviy said:
I've booked to go to London before Christmas and come back afterwards. I agree the pricing is ridiculous. I've had to settle for going into the upgrade lottery on the way over and a non-upgradable ticket on Emirates for the way back.

It'll be my first trip overseas in years.
Click to expand...

Yeah I had a friend I was supposed to see in the UK just after covid hit that was my plan A - but just couldn't find many good flight options. I'll delay that for mid year when the weather is nicer.
 
Telemachus said:
Patience is rewarded. On Smart Traveller the UK (among other countries) is now back to Level 2 (Exercise High Degree of Caution). A strange feeling to read the familiar broad-brush stuff about terrorism, NI and petty crime. And again I am amused by the understated warning about British weather: ‘Severe weather can disrupt transport’ – which should read ‘Severe weather will disrupt transport’….

Now we can expect the market to offer new and revised travel insurance options.
Click to expand...
Severe should be swapped with any i.e. sunny, windy, rainy etc. It'll all affect it 😎
 
  • Like
Reactions: VPS
mviy said:
I've booked to go to London before Christmas and come back afterwards. I agree the pricing is ridiculous. I've had to settle for going into the upgrade lottery on the way over and a non-upgradable ticket on Emirates for the way back.

It'll be my first trip overseas in years.
Click to expand...
Same and going up north in uk so going to go from long days here in 30+ to north east uk with snow, wind, rain, sunrise at 10am and sunset at 3.30pm.

and watch it all through a bar window with a real coal fire going.

cant wait.
Post automatically merged:

mviy said:
QANTAS is reopening its First Class Lounges (first in SYD then MEL) and even opening a pop-up transit lounge in Darwin: https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/m...ansit-lounge-at-darwin-international-airport/
Click to expand...
do EK have their own first lounge at MEL or is the Qantas one used?
 
jakeseven7 said:
This is perfect. Watch WA erupt in anger when they realise they can’t visit their state capital, Bali 😂

Might even drive their vaccination rates up! Allowing international flights to return sooner!
Click to expand...

Problem with Bali is the entry requirements.

www.straitstimes.com

Indonesia reopens Bali to foreign visitors, but Covid-19 rules threaten to keep them away

Travellers face strict quarantine rules and coughbersome visa requirements, including finding a guarantor. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
www.straitstimes.com www.straitstimes.com

Until this is relaxed dont expect people to be rushing to visit.
 
jrfsp said:
Problem with Bali is the entry requirements.

www.straitstimes.com

Indonesia reopens Bali to foreign visitors, but Covid-19 rules threaten to keep them away

Travellers face strict quarantine rules and coughbersome visa requirements, including finding a guarantor. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
www.straitstimes.com www.straitstimes.com

Until this is relaxed dont expect people to be rushing to visit.
Click to expand...

Thanks for posting that. I was about to pull the trigger for a trip to Bali in February to take advantage of the Jetstar sale. I assume it will be 'ok' by then and they will have dispensed with the requirements for a visa, but I'm in no rush now to book.
 
MEL_Traveller said:
Thanks for posting that. I was about to pull the trigger for a trip to Bali in February to take advantage of the Jetstar sale. I assume it will be 'ok' by then and they will have dispensed with the requirements for a visa, but I'm in no rush now to book.
Click to expand...

February seem a bit risky....I have booked for Sept with the sale, great fares, but still added the "fare credit" option - I wish QF would add something similar.
 
Pom-DownUnder said:
Same and going up north in uk so going to go from long days here in 30+ to north east uk with snow, wind, rain, sunrise at 10am and sunset at 3.30pm.

and watch it all through a bar window with a real coal fire going.

cant wait.
Post automatically merged:


do EK have their own first lounge at MEL or is the Qantas one used?
Click to expand...
My understanding is that the EK lounges are currently closed in Australia and not sure of opening dates. I have heard that they are/were going to use the Marhaba lounge but I’m sure others might know more
 
Score 10,000 Bonus PayRewards Points on your business spend!*
Elevate your business spending to first-class rewards! Sign up today with code AFF10 and process over $10,000 in business expenses within your first 30 days to unlock 10,000 Bonus PayRewards Points.
Join 30,000+ savvy business owners who:

✅ Pay suppliers who don’t accept Amex
✅ Max out credit card rewards—even on government payments
✅ Earn & transfer PayRewards Points to 10+ airline & hotel partners

Start earning today!
- Pay suppliers who don’t take Amex
- Max out credit card rewards—even on government payments
- Earn & Transfer PayRewards Points to 8+ top airline & hotel partners

AFF Supporters can remove this and all advertisements

Last edited:
You must log in or register to reply here.

Become an AFF member!

Join Australian Frequent Flyer (AFF) for free and unlock insider tips, exclusive deals, and global meetups with 65,000+ frequent flyers.

AFF members can also access our Frequent Flyer Training courses, and upgrade to Fast-track your way to expert traveller status and unlock even more exclusive discounts!

AFF forum abbreviations

Wondering about Y, J or any of the other abbreviations used on our forum?

Check out our guide to common AFF acronyms & abbreviations.

Recent Posts

Currently Active Users

... and 4 more.
Total: 1,774 (members: 54, guests: 1,720)
Back
Top