South Africa - entry restrictions and rules [merged thread]
Nov 25, 20, 12:35 am
#811
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Originally Posted by hkDus
Folks, help required... As mentioned, it says the PCR test needs a doc signature. I've had 2 tests before, both came through electronically, with name of doc, but no signature possible. Did you get a signature?
Nov 25, 20, 2:30 am
#812
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Originally Posted by thijsseh
My PCR test (from Wren healthcare in the UK) has two signatures, one from the doctor and one from the 'clinical director'.
- Head of Medical Center
- Chief Physician, Travelcare Governance
- Drs. ( short for the Dutch "doctorandus", roughly equivalent to a MA or MSc)
- Laboratory Supervisor
As an OT aside, I've found the Turkish Ministry of Health PCR tests offered at the country's airports to be the most convenient and efficient, and exceptional value for money at only $31.--
An example for other governments / airports to emulate.
Johan
Nov 25, 20, 2:38 am
#813
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Originally Posted by HGOLI
Speaking of which... I still have my little booklet, after taking the Smallpox jab before moving down to Swaziland in the mid/late 70's as a kid when my dad worked there!
I still have mine since birth.
Nov 25, 20, 2:46 am
#814
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Originally Posted by stuarto
Now that we've lost the 747, has anyone made the CPT flight on the 777? I'm half expecting this route to be serviced with older aircraft / IFE etc as many of the 747s were.. Would love to be proved wrong tho!!
Not that I'm overly bothered this time but it does grate when paying for a j seat...
Not that I'm overly bothered this time but it does grate when paying for a j seat...
Nov 25, 20, 2:52 pm
#815
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Originally Posted by Steve_ZA
It has been a mixed bag of available aircraft recently but those last week tended to be the older cabins. Not much chance of a Club Suite refurb aircraft on this route unfortunately.
Nov 26, 20, 2:54 am
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Originally Posted by stuarto
Thanks for the update, much as expected with BA's historical approach to this route, why is that??
There is always the option of going via Joburg which usually gets better aircraft and then a connection on BA/Comair. This is often a bit cheaper than the direct CPT service.
Nov 26, 20, 2:57 am
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Originally Posted by Steve_ZA
Basically it's a leisure heavy destination and there is a historical lack of direct competition. Virgin is returning there to some extent next month with a 787 so in time BA may need to up their game ... I wouldn't hold my breath though.
There is always the option of going via Joburg which usually gets better aircraft and then a connection on BA/Comair. This is often a bit cheaper than the direct CPT service.
There is always the option of going via Joburg which usually gets better aircraft and then a connection on BA/Comair. This is often a bit cheaper than the direct CPT service.
Nov 26, 20, 3:48 am
#818
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Originally Posted by stuarto
Yes, I did wonder if competition would help the case.. Is comair still an option? Thought they were in trouble...
Nov 29, 20, 10:15 am
#819
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Originally Posted by Steve_ZA
They are resuming flights in the coming days on all domestic routes except for Durban to Port Elizabeth.
Nov 29, 20, 2:09 pm
#821
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Originally Posted by KenBoffard
BA flying a 772 at present. Aircraft are OK, but IFE very limited. BA (Comair) start full JNB /CPT / DUR service on 10 Dec. 4-5 flights per day.
Nov 29, 20, 11:58 pm
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Originally Posted by KenBoffard
BA flying a 772 at present. Aircraft are OK, but IFE very limited. BA (Comair) start full JNB /CPT / DUR service on 10 Dec. 4-5 flights per day.
Nov 30, 20, 8:26 am
#825
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Originally Posted by KenBoffard
Nope. I was referring to the BA 777-200 on the LHR-JNB leg.
BA (Comair) South Africa have 737-800 and eventually 737-MAX, and no entertainment on their JNB / CPT / DUR flights, which resume on 10 Dec.
BA (Comair) South Africa have 737-800 and eventually 737-MAX, and no entertainment on their JNB / CPT / DUR flights, which resume on 10 Dec.
