Yes, I do realise it’s almost the entire industry that’s behaving this way. That’s why we have no realistic choice but to accept. Doesn’t make it right on their part. Airlines are close to being utilities, but they aren’t regulated with anywhere near that level of consumer protection.

Given the severity of the penalty, I don’t know why they aren’t customer friendly enough to at least send an automated email and/or phone call saying “Don’t miss your flight!” All I got from them was one email pitching the verifly app and another informational on entry requirements. Both received about a week before the flight, and neither containing the date.