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Old Apr 27, 2020 | 11:30 pm
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Originally Posted by garykung
I would suggest QF for OP.

Since QF 1/2 is still in service, that means a transit in SIN is still possible. Also - Australia is not currently blocking transit of New Zealand citizens.

No, but most. UA is still operating certain international routes in limited capacity.
UA is still flying into SYD daily

QF1/QF2 has not operated for some time. https://flightaware.com/live/flight/QFA1
QF have stated the A380 are grounded for months. Cannot see QF restarting QF1 SYD-SIN-LHR in July

QF link (23 April 2020)---> https://www.qantas.com/au/en/travel-...-services.html

What's different about these flights?
Flights are available one way to Australia in Economy only, and are being operated for repatriation and essential travel purposes only. Services for these flights will be significantly reduced including the following:
  • limited onboard food and beverage service.
  • inflight entertainment will be unavailable.
  • Qantas Frequent Flyer benefits (Status Credits, Qantas Points and the option to upgrade with points) will not apply.
  • First, Business and Premium Economy fares are unavailable.
  • Seat selection is also unavailable.
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Flights between the UK and Australia
Flights will operate weekly between Australia and London Heathrow on the following dates:

Melbourne or Perth to London Heathrow on QF9:
  • Sundays: 12, 19, 26 April and 3 May 2020
London Heathrow to Melbourne on QF10:
  • Wednesdays: 15, 22, 29 April and 6 May 2020

Flights between New Zealand and Australia
Flights will operate four times per week between Australia and Auckland on the following dates:

Brisbane to Auckland on QF119:
  • Thursdays: 9, 16, 23, 30 April 2020
  • Saturdays: 11, 18, 25 April and 2 May 2020
Auckland to Brisbane on QF126:
  • Thursdays: 9, 16, 23 and 30 April 2020
  • Saturdays: 11, 18, 25 April and 2 May 2020
Melbourne to Auckland on QF151:
  • Sundays: 12, 19, 26 April and 3 May 2020
  • Mondays: 13, 20, 27 April and 4 May 2020
Auckland to Melbourne on QF156:
  • Sundays: 12, 19, 26 April and 3 May 2020
  • Mondays: 13, 20, 27 April and 4 May 2020
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While schedule is for May the QF/Au Government may extend to June-July. But no-one knows. May get a new update at the end on the month
As a guess would be hard to get Au permission to travel on the current situation.
Does the OP have a NZ passport / residence?
LHR-PER eliminates all transits to Au.
Currently 14 days isolation required on entry to NZ and isolation for the Au transit (MEL) if a transit is allowed. Cannot see that changing for 2020. May get a softening for Au-NZ residents TT.

Edit
Cathay Exec Traveller link---> https://www.executivetraveller.com/n...dney-melbourne

Last edited by Mwenenzi; Apr 28, 2020 at 12:08 am
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