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And you think that might be a possibility? Not in my lifetime, but that could be quite short.

Been there, done that. A nice rental car recovery driver stopped and took me to my accommodation, which was on his way. I wouldn't rely on it....

Probably resumed by now.

VA lounges generally are quite poor IMO. Too busy and not very comfortable, with the exception of OOL (and perhaps CBR). SYD, MEL et al, they're a zoo. Just my take, as a departing VA Plat, with no intention of spending a cent to retain any kind of elite status with them. As a lifetime UA Plat...

I always thought that banking apps on Android were insecure, so I don't have them on my phone. It might be inconvenient at times, but I'll wear that. And I also never use public or hotel free wifi, as I've found (nearly to my cost) that scammers can be listening in to your conversations. Better...

More sheer incompetence, I'd say.

I'd say you should book it. as you seem to have a high tolerance to risk.

YES. Just look at FR24.

Etihad has just updated its cancellation policy to allow full refunds on revenue tickets issued before 29 Feb for flights up to 31 March. This brings it more into line with EK. https://www.etihad.com/en-ae/help This is good news, as it should now allow me to get a full refund for my EY...

Maybe so, but they (the Govt) don't care (baby out with the bath water), as the only thing they want to do is show how tough they are on immigration. Just look at the opinion polls over there and you'll get a feel for what's going on. Yes, I know.

It's going down (for now), thankfully. The traders have seen the light....

Yes, that's fine, but what I mean is that everyone could just walk away from what they have "committed" to, if it doesn't pan out how they might have hoped. Committed in my mind suggests legally binding rather than just a proposal. There's nothing to stop these players from just walking away AFAIK.

Sounds like an excuse for what they were already planning to do.

Sounds good, but no one is committed to putting any flights there. Seems possible that the white elephant may be getting whiter.

Travel has taught me to be vigilant and to expect poor service from anyone I'm dealing with in that industry. If it turns out not to be the case in a particular instance, I'm quite relieved and thank the person I'm dealing with. Of course, I don't thank bots.

Sorry, but I avoid dry airlines on principle, as I avoid dry countries.

Fair enough, but where are the pastures greener in your view.

But that doesn't actually seem to be the case. EK and EY are pressing on regardless, so that they and their masters can say all is normal, please fly with us and come to our country. I really do hope that this myth isn't rudely exposed by loss of life of airline pax.

I don't think so. It's not the Qantas way (unless they throw in some other unrealistic hurdles).

That's sound advice and basically what I'm doing. I have an EY J ticket to MXP in a couple of weeks time and have decided not to fly it at all. Too many risks IMO. I have decided to stay in Oz for the time being and leave any International trips for at least a couple of months to see how it...