March 2021 flight cancellations and operational changes
#91
Join Date: Oct 2019
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Just had a cancellation notice for:
March 17 LHR - DBV
March 22 DBV - LHR
Ironically, this trip was rescheduled from March 2020 due to Croatia's COVID-19 quarantine rules at the time which meant my trip made little sense, but BA actually ran the flight so I had to voluntarily cancel at the last minute for a voucher which I subsequently used to re-book for 2021.
Plenty of time yet to ponder my options. Had a ridiculously cheap stay at the Hilton booked, so a 'free' re-book on BA later in the year is likely to cost me in increased accommodation charges. Much research to be done...
March 17 LHR - DBV
March 22 DBV - LHR
Ironically, this trip was rescheduled from March 2020 due to Croatia's COVID-19 quarantine rules at the time which meant my trip made little sense, but BA actually ran the flight so I had to voluntarily cancel at the last minute for a voucher which I subsequently used to re-book for 2021.
Plenty of time yet to ponder my options. Had a ridiculously cheap stay at the Hilton booked, so a 'free' re-book on BA later in the year is likely to cost me in increased accommodation charges. Much research to be done...
#92
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: UK
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I would read that as schools vs. pubs, restaurants, or allowing more mixing vs. travel per se.
My expectation is that as lockdown ends and the country moves to a Tier 1-3 or Tier 1-4 system, at least those first few tiers are not going to have a formal non-essential international travel ban. Time will tell I guess....
My expectation is that as lockdown ends and the country moves to a Tier 1-3 or Tier 1-4 system, at least those first few tiers are not going to have a formal non-essential international travel ban. Time will tell I guess....
#93
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 116
I would read that as schools vs. pubs, restaurants, or allowing more mixing vs. travel per se.
My expectation is that as lockdown ends and the country moves to a Tier 1-3 or Tier 1-4 system, at least those first few tiers are not going to have a formal non-essential international travel ban. Time will tell I guess....
My expectation is that as lockdown ends and the country moves to a Tier 1-3 or Tier 1-4 system, at least those first few tiers are not going to have a formal non-essential international travel ban. Time will tell I guess....
#94
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Between the bother and expense of Covid-tests, juggling the 72 hour rule, quarantine restrictions going and coming back from many places (assuming that flights from the UK are allowed at all) and the spectre of being stuck in an airport hotel for however long - really makes for little incentive to travel anywhere.
Our MAD flight was cancelled for mid March which suits me down to the ground.
Our MAD flight was cancelled for mid March which suits me down to the ground.
#95
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#96
Join Date: May 2010
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Wonder if end of March flights will survive as many holidays may include Easter usually a big revenue earner. Doesn't help either though when Raab says don't book summer holidays yet ! Why not if fully refundable?
#97
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 842
I put a couple through on this during the week before Christmas (simple reward bookings, hadn't been changed or upgraded etc) and they were processed and Avios and cash refunded within a couple of days. There may be more of a backlog now than there was then though, given recent cancellations. I've just put another one through on the form today so let's see.
#98
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Join Date: Aug 2020
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Given the loads, one would certainly hope so for BA's sake. We were forced to select our destination given how many J flights are sold out. Also, I imagine by Easter, compliance may certainly start to suffer if holidays are still "banned."
#99
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: UK
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The need for tests to come back into the country will be enough of a barrier for many.
#101
Join Date: May 2003
Location: TLL
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Thanks for the information - I just sent in a Golden Ticket!
#104
Join Date: Oct 2017
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Posts: 1,614
On its own Tier 3 wont preclude international tourism (no prohibition of leaving home for specific purposes) but reality is that taken with other rules and guidance it wont see a return to mass travel.
Tier 2 might as long as it is aligned with other changes - so travel insurance valid, testing if needed is cheap, other country borders open etc. On the way up T2 needed any hot spots in an area to be under 150/100k. Even with vaccine roll out that is going to take a while for much of the country.
#105
Join Date: May 2007
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Compliance wont be much of an issue if tests are required on entry to destinations and return to the U.K. The cost and risk of isolation abroad are huge issues. What would you do if you had a positive test before departure back to the U.K.?