Qantas will suspend overseas travel until [December] 2021
Jul 1, 2020, 4:27 pm
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26 Jun 2020 abc.net.au Link---> Coronavirus could keep international travel off the agenda until mid-next year, according to Qantas — this is what we know
Jul 1, 2020, 7:06 pm
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Jul 2, 2020, 1:43 am
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[mod hat] Another reminder to stay on topic. No general border closure / vaccine etc. discussion in this thread or the Qantas forum in general. [/mod hat]
Jul 2, 2020, 4:53 pm
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26 Jun 2020 abc.net.au Link---> Coronavirus could keep international travel off the agenda until mid-next year, according to Qantas — this is what we know
Another indication of reduced flights AU<----->USA from QF close trans Pacific partner AA----> American Airlines cancels Sydney, Auckland flights to mid-2021
Jul 2, 2020, 5:44 pm
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When Covid-19 ends not all AU<---->USA/Canada routes will be reinstated. Will take years to get back to the same as 2019 flights.
Another indication of reduced flights AU<----->USA from QF close trans Pacific partner AA----> American Airlines cancels Sydney, Auckland flights to mid-2021
Another indication of reduced flights AU<----->USA from QF close trans Pacific partner AA----> American Airlines cancels Sydney, Auckland flights to mid-2021
Jul 7, 2020, 1:27 pm
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I booked AKL-SYD-SFO a few weeks ago on QF using AA miles for travel in mid March 2021. I logged onto AA.com today and the reservation still looked OK, but I'm guessing it's probably just a matter of time until it goes poof.
Jul 7, 2020, 3:17 pm
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I think it very likely that some time between now and March , that it will be cancelled. I also think that it will not be actually cancelled until such time that Qantas is certain not to operate - it has said that it is unlikly to run flights until mid 2021, but there is always a chance that countries will take action to bring the risks under control and it will restart sooner
Jul 7, 2020, 5:13 pm
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Likewise my booking Syd_NYC is still showing on my Frequent Flyer App but QF11 A380 ehich isn't going to happen, however on the Qantas website same flights are Codeshared in March. I have had 3 other flights cancelled and am now the recipient of 2 Vouchers and 1 Refund which I am waiting for still. So far this looks promising.
Jul 17, 2020, 9:09 pm
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I think the talk of restart of QF Int flights is rubbish. I expect there to be plenty of international flights operating without any silly restrictions way before Christmas. No airline can afford to miss the 10 weeks of Australian school holidays.
Jul 17, 2020, 9:14 pm
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But where do you put all these people into quarantine upon their return to Oz (assuming the current quarantine system applies)?
Jul 17, 2020, 10:04 pm
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However, as long as Oz citizens/permanent residents are banned from leaving Oz until who knows when (unless granted an exemption), then QF has no need for international passenger flights.
Jul 17, 2020, 10:19 pm
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I think it likely that holidays in christmas time will be being taken locally and not internationally ( except maybe NZ if special exemptions exist there )
Given the state of the world and that it is reasonably well contained here, I hope that no more silly risks are taken in relation to the spread of the virus
Jul 18, 2020, 2:37 am
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So far Qantas has cancelled 4 of my flights and refunds or vouchers are replacing them however my March 18 to New York is still sitting there. Interesting to note it is Codeshared with Cathay via Hong Kong now which suits me fine.
Jul 18, 2020, 3:04 am
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Not sure what CX is doing with cancellations.
Jul 18, 2020, 9:14 pm
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