Flights still going in lockdown - who and why?
Discussion
sidekickdmr said:
I can book a flight to Dubai for tomorrow, what checks if any do they do on it being 'essential' or is it self policed?
I went to Bahrain via Dubai in the November lockdown, and I was asked why I was going etc. at check in. I did have a visa to show so it was fine.It was great, flying on an A380 that was almost empty! Dubai airport was pretty busy though between midnight and 3am.
bristolracer said:
Do we think we will ever see the passenger numbers return to pre Covid levels?
I can see holiday traffic going through the roof when the brakes come off but I also think business travel will for many be a thing of the past
I think I heard today that the recovery could take 3-4 years to reach 2019 levels. (RR outlook?)I can see holiday traffic going through the roof when the brakes come off but I also think business travel will for many be a thing of the past
I think we will see a c.80% bounce back next year.
BUT, I think that final 20% could be frustrating, like you say so many business people have now moved to online meetings. And I think there will be some who will be put off for a while - mainly older people.
I think the package holiday sector will recover fast. The likes of TUI and Jet2 will probably see things pick back up very quickly. However companies like BA etal might have a tougher time as a % of their customers are business users.
Virgin who are in the middle of business and tourist markets might be ok.
One thing for sure I can see holiday prices going through the roof.
red_slr said:
I think the package holiday sector will recover fast. The likes of TUI and Jet2 will probably see things pick back up very quickly.
One thing for sure I can see holiday prices going through the roof.
Wet Monday afternoon in Cornwall with an overpriced pasty whilst queuing for the car parksOne thing for sure I can see holiday prices going through the roof.
Or
35 degrees by the pool, cold beer in hand
Cant see the attraction myself
bristolracer said:
red_slr said:
I think the package holiday sector will recover fast. The likes of TUI and Jet2 will probably see things pick back up very quickly.
One thing for sure I can see holiday prices going through the roof.
Wet Monday afternoon in Cornwall with an overpriced pasty whilst queuing for the car parksOne thing for sure I can see holiday prices going through the roof.
Or
35 degrees by the pool, cold beer in hand
Cant see the attraction myself
We gave up on the idea with too many uncertainties and have booked 2 weeks in Norfolk, although we did do France last summer.
The idea of having to get 4 people tested x hours before flying and then potentially tested in rural France before returning, and then some form of quarantine. Nope. If it was just me I'd consider it, but too much hassle for a family of four including two young kids.
The idea of having to get 4 people tested x hours before flying and then potentially tested in rural France before returning, and then some form of quarantine. Nope. If it was just me I'd consider it, but too much hassle for a family of four including two young kids.
vaud said:
We gave up on the idea with too many uncertainties and have booked 2 weeks in Norfolk, although we did do France last summer.
The idea of having to get 4 people tested x hours before flying and then potentially tested in rural France before returning, and then some form of quarantine. Nope. If it was just me I'd consider it, but too much hassle for a family of four including two young kids.
True, it's not really a holiday. The idea of having to get 4 people tested x hours before flying and then potentially tested in rural France before returning, and then some form of quarantine. Nope. If it was just me I'd consider it, but too much hassle for a family of four including two young kids.
I find the whole aspect of flying out and back for a week in the sunshine pretty stressful in normal times.
Looks like the government are tightening up the travel rules.
“ People wishing to travel out of the UK will first be required to declare their reason for travel and prove it is essential, the home secretary has said.
Priti Patel said declarations would be checked by carriers and there would be increased police at airports and ports.”
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55821702
“ People wishing to travel out of the UK will first be required to declare their reason for travel and prove it is essential, the home secretary has said.
Priti Patel said declarations would be checked by carriers and there would be increased police at airports and ports.”
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55821702
BlackLabel said:
Looks like the government are tightening up the travel rules.
“ People wishing to travel out of the UK will first be required to declare their reason for travel and prove it is essential, the home secretary has said.
Priti Patel said declarations would be checked by carriers and there would be increased police at airports and ports.”
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55821702
PM in the commons yesterday ' Travel for leisure is now against the law' OWTTE.“ People wishing to travel out of the UK will first be required to declare their reason for travel and prove it is essential, the home secretary has said.
Priti Patel said declarations would be checked by carriers and there would be increased police at airports and ports.”
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55821702
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