Mar 11, 2020, 11:19 pm
Last edit by: Tobias-UK
Currently, there are two relevant official releases. I am posting the links and some extracted text for your reference, but please ensure that you refer to the latest information, rather than relying on the information below.
https://www.dhs.gov/news/2020/03/11/...l-proclamation
https://www.whitehouse.gov/president...l-coronavirus/
The UK and Ireland are now affected by this ban. Non-Schengen countries in the EU are: Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland and Romania.
Copied from the documents linked above:
https://www.dhs.gov/news/2020/03/11/...l-proclamation
https://www.whitehouse.gov/president...l-coronavirus/
The UK and Ireland are now affected by this ban. Non-Schengen countries in the EU are: Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland and Romania.
Copied from the documents linked above:
Today President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Proclamation, which suspends the entry of most foreign nationals who have been in certain European countries at any point during the 14 days prior to their scheduled arrival to the United States. These countries, known as the Schengen Area, include: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. This does not apply to legal permanent residents, (generally) immediate family members of U.S. citizens, and other individuals who are identified in the proclamation.
Effective Date. This proclamation is effective at 11:59 p.m. eastern daylight time on March 13, 2020. This proclamation does not apply to persons aboard a flight scheduled to arrive in the United States that departed prior to 11:59 p.m. eastern daylight time on March 13, 2020.
Termination. This proclamation shall remain in effect until terminated by the President.
Termination. This proclamation shall remain in effect until terminated by the President.
US Ban: BA flight Canx/Rebook Info & Help ONLY *No general discussion/speculation*
Mar 12, 2020, 2:31 am
#31
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So I had BA on line and was told they can't refund me (JFK-LHR-MAD today, MAD-LHR-JFK next week, eu citizen) but they can put the flights on hold and I can decide later when I want to go. Generous, rly.
Mar 12, 2020, 2:34 am
#32
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The most sensible approach for BA to take is that taken by KLM AF Qatar Lufthansa etc already which is to allow flexibility free of charge / vouchers etc for all flights , instead of offering a piecemeal approach
Mar 12, 2020, 2:38 am
#34
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Does being in an EU airport count? Not sure that's worth the risk of potential US entry ban.
Will have to see if BA puts in a policy that makes it workable.
See CWS post above, he has more knowledge.
Last edited by mmxbreaks; Mar 12, 2020 at 2:50 am
Mar 12, 2020, 2:55 am
#36
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Hi everyone, quick question, one of our party is Italian by birth and holds an Italian passport but does not reside in Italy,in fact he probably more Scottish than me LOL, now we are flying to TPA at the end of April from the U.K. ,due to his passport is there a likelihood of a refusal? Hopefully by the end of April things will have calmed down and this won’t be an issue.
Assuming ESTA or relevant documents are in place anyway.
End of April not yet affected, but the ban could yet end up extended.
Mar 12, 2020, 3:01 am
#37
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Hello. I'm not sure of what to do, I will be flying out of LHR to SEA on the 18th (arrived from SEA to LHR on the 6th in business, the return will/would have been my first First experience! ). Should I hope for the best and wait, or attempt to change my ticket? Any help would help appreciated.
Thanks
Thanks
Mar 12, 2020, 3:05 am
#38
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Hello. I'm not sure of what to do, I will be flying out of LHR to SEA on the 18th (arrived from SEA to LHR on the 6th in business, the return will/would have been my first First experience! ). Should I hope for the best and wait, or attempt to change my ticket? Any help would help appreciated.
Thanks
Thanks
Edited to add: But keep an eye on the flight status. I would not worry too much about this flight, if it is BA (or a direct LHR - SEA) flight
Mar 12, 2020, 3:13 am
#39
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(post removed, missed this was a noise free thread)
Mar 12, 2020, 3:26 am
#40
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So for those of you who can not travel because of eu citizen I was just given voucher I can use for any route, the first leg must be before 21st JAN next year. Avios I used for upgrade will be given back too. Not the best I hoped for but I take it as they like me a lot so wants to see me on board again 
Now...how to get home from JFK today?
Now...how to get home from JFK today?
Mar 12, 2020, 3:33 am
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Mar 12, 2020, 3:46 am
#42
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I have an INV-LHR-JFK next week but I was in Sweden (via BA) at the weekend so it's a travel ban for me. Hoping BA will refund me, tried Amex Insurance to ask them, they just cut me off. Should I just hang on for BA?
Mar 12, 2020, 3:49 am
#43
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Mar 12, 2020, 3:50 am
#44
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Given the President's statement was just a few hours ago, it may take BA a little while to work out what to do about this, including the many people like you. Since you are not travelling until next week, I would suspect your easiest tactic is to watch this thread since it will probably have the information as soon as any other source.
Mar 12, 2020, 4:05 am
#45
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I believe the itinerary is set out in this earlier post:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/32172915-post31.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/32172915-post31.html
JFK-LHR-MAD today, MAD-LHR-JFK next week, eu citizen