covid-19

Have heard on the grapevine that outbound restrictions will lift for the unvaxxed from mid next week..

I have been trying to get a refund of the taxes for canceled tickets from Qantas for flights canceled last July. We deactivated the credit card used so have had to send in a stat dec and letters from the bank to have it redirected. Fair enough and we did this. Since then we have followed up...

Hi. Apologies, I’ve looked everywhere and can’t see this answer. Currently in USA and flying back to AU on 17 April. When flying out this will already be 18 April in AU. Do you think I will still need a supervised RAT (i.e. do you think the drop in requirement will be effective from the date...

For those of us who are preppers and/or require to test weekly for COVID due to underlying health condition, I thought I'd share a sale at HealthLife is running on RATs that may be of interest. Most of the tests they have available are discounted 20%. Of particular interest is a 20 pack of RATs...

Travelling to Greece in May. Due to various , have used points to Singapore on Qantas and then paid Qatar to Athens. what chance of getting luggage tagged for final destination, if we can , how? which saves immigration and re checking in in Singapore.

Hi all Hoping for some insight here. Im flying to Singapore tomorrow and coming back Wednesday night (quick work trip). I just went and got a preflight PCR test for the trip. With respect to coming back to Australia, the Health advice is that “The NAA [ie PCR] test must be done no more...

I had covid not too long ago along with my family, I am the only one who has "long covid" I can't stop coughing and it is extremely annoying for myself and everyone around me. Has anyone traveled with long covid? How was your experience? I guess I am more worried about people thinking I have...

Does anyone have any advice on how to deal with QF not refunding within their initial 8 weeks? I have contacted them now that it has been 9 weeks since I requested a refund and they have now advised it will be another 8 weeks. I've already complained to the ACA but they take 20 days to...

South Korea is reopening from 1 April. If you're vaccinated, you'll shortly be able to travel there as a tourist and won't have to quarantine. https://www.traveloffpath.com/south-korea-finally-reopening-for-tourism-after-two-years-of-strict-border-lockdowns/

Hi, I found this media release today. Media release My understanding is that there will not be PDT for inbound flights from 18 Apr. But what if I am flighting from Singapore from the 17th and landing on the 18 in Australia?

An Australian trial is to begin with a Haparin nasal spray as treatment if exposed to covid or for early treatment. https://racp.readz.com/nasalspraytocombatcovid-19headstoclinicaltrial?preview=148022

I need to transit BKK next month with a transit stop of between 36 and 48 hours. can I use the test and go hotel, obviously I won’t be there for the test at day 5. How does a short stopover work now? Any advice is greatly appreciated. thanks,

Can anyone recommend a good service in the UK to do this? Or is it OK to do a RAT in our hotel room in the UK with one of the online providers and just show the check-in staff that print-out (if so, which online services are acceptable?)

hi all Tullamarine airport arrival time pre international flight departures qantas still suggest 4 hours is that truly necessary?

So I tested positive yesterday morning via a RAT test at home, for the most part I'm feeling fine just a slight cough, sore throat, runny nose, fever - typical covid symptoms and this is improving rapidly (I've felt worse with some hangovers 😂 ). It's now been more than 30 hours since the...

I'm sure this has been asked, but struggling to find it. I'm seeking help with understanding the hoops I need to jump through to have a successful trip, with regards to Covid regulations. If anyone can assist, that would remove so much stress. My flight is only late April, so I think things may...

Hi, I purchased flights (Adelaide to Sydney and return) on 16 March 2022 via Qantas website and paid the cost in full (almost 13.5K) and received confirmation via email on the same day. I noticed that I have been charged again 6 separate transactions on 17th and 18th of March 2022. I am...

The ridiculous requirement to wear masks in airports is another example of the hypocracy that still lingers from the Covid 19 outbreak. I can understand the requirement on a flight, but an airport is no different to a supermarket or bar …… so to the people who love making rules ….. for heavens...

Reported in the Oz on-line (likely pay-walled - check news.com.au ) Last Covid rules scrapped for travel to Britain ...

Hello, We would like to redeem a Qantas voucher issued 2020 for Premium Economy itinerary from Germany via London to Sydney. Qantas office told us we can only book economy class flights with that voucher. Economy tariff 2022 for the same itinerary as 2020 is lower than voucher value. Premium Eco...