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Old Jun 26, 2020, 12:59 am
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Welcome to Flyertalk Dorara! I agree with brunos, you do not have much to worry about because Covid-19 cancellations are done weeks in advance as the programme is adapted from month to month. So between late May and early June, a lot of flights to Rome were cancelled, but those that were maintained have pretty much as much of a chance to go as a scheduled flight a week before it takes place in "normal" times, possibly even slightly better given the lack of alternatives.

Moreover, as he mentions, there is talk that a number of countries including Italy might be exempt from the UK quarantine from 4 July with that being announced in just a few days. Of course, we won't be sure till it happens, but if it does (and the Government seems to proceed by "leaking" information a few days before to look for initial reactions before making formal announcements so there is a good chance that like previous such leaks, this one might well be confirmed), this would likely result in more flights being added rather than the other way round.

Of course, major events like a second and brutal second wave in Italy could always change that.
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