Current load figures ex UK at this time?
Apr 27, 2020, 4:18 am
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Current load figures ex UK at this time?
Can anyone advise on the current load figures in both Y and Biz ex UK to DOH? Ultimate destination will be Perth WA and looking for options. Some of the prices are sky high obviously and while I usually go from Oslo this will not be possible due to the current situation with COVID 19. I would like to get back to Perth as soon as I practically can. At the moment SQ seem marginally cheaper but I am not sure if transit for UK passport holder via SIN at the moment is possible.
Apr 27, 2020, 4:53 am
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I assume that you are aware of entry restrictions into Australia and that you qualify.
SIN has banned transit.
QR is your only chance to get to PER with one stop. They only sell expensive fare buckets (J, C) in business.
SIN has banned transit.
QR is your only chance to get to PER with one stop. They only sell expensive fare buckets (J, C) in business.
Apr 27, 2020, 4:55 am
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Passenger loads are much lower than usual (cargo should be full) however fares are high due to the low number of pax which results in each pax covering more money of the operating cost of the flight.
Changi has banned transit passengers.
(brunos beat me to it)
Changi has banned transit passengers.
(brunos beat me to it)
Apr 27, 2020, 8:27 am
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Uk resident married to Australian.. permanent visa lodged about a year ago not yet finalised. (Usual time frames). Have been going in and out on tourist visa. Wife returned to Aussie late last year to take up new work role. I came back to UK march from Perth within 3 months visa requirements and ofcourse wish to return to our home in Perth. Hence the desire to travel to Perth.
Apr 27, 2020, 8:32 am
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Uk resident married to Australian.. permanent visa lodged about a year ago not yet finalised. (Usual time frames). Have been going in and out on tourist visa. Wife returned to Aussie late last year to take up new work role. I came back to UK march from Perth within 3 months visa requirements and ofcourse wish to return to our home in Perth. Hence the desire to travel to Perth.
Apr 27, 2020, 8:34 am
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Was seeing some fluctuations on prices and also use of miles for the trip . Was thinking it could relate to price of ticket and availability of using points.(because of loads)
Apr 27, 2020, 8:39 am
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QR has been very good to continue flying between Europe and Asia, even with very low load.
They have kept serving lesser cities (like Perth) and transit in DOH is good.
It seems that you need to self-isolate for 14 days at your point of arrival in Australia. Hence there are not many alternatives if your family lives in Perth.
The number of people looking for "repatriation" (like yourself) is dwindling and the demand for other travel reasons in the coming days is very weak. QR might maintain flights to PER for cargo, but I would suggest that you decide to return quickly before more flight cancellations. Just a personal view.
They have kept serving lesser cities (like Perth) and transit in DOH is good.
It seems that you need to self-isolate for 14 days at your point of arrival in Australia. Hence there are not many alternatives if your family lives in Perth.
The number of people looking for "repatriation" (like yourself) is dwindling and the demand for other travel reasons in the coming days is very weak. QR might maintain flights to PER for cargo, but I would suggest that you decide to return quickly before more flight cancellations. Just a personal view.
Apr 27, 2020, 8:51 am
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QR has been very good to continue flying between Europe and Asia, even with very low load.
They have kept serving lesser cities (like Perth) and transit in DOH is good.
It seems that you need to self-isolate for 14 days at your point of arrival in Australia. Hence there are not many alternatives if your family lives in Perth.
The number of people looking for "repatriation" (like yourself) is dwindling and the demand for other travel reasons in the coming days is very weak. QR might maintain flights to PER for cargo, but I would suggest that you decide to return quickly before more flight cancellations. Just a personal view.
They have kept serving lesser cities (like Perth) and transit in DOH is good.
It seems that you need to self-isolate for 14 days at your point of arrival in Australia. Hence there are not many alternatives if your family lives in Perth.
The number of people looking for "repatriation" (like yourself) is dwindling and the demand for other travel reasons in the coming days is very weak. QR might maintain flights to PER for cargo, but I would suggest that you decide to return quickly before more flight cancellations. Just a personal view.
Apr 27, 2020, 9:32 pm
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I thought that spouses of Australian nationals were allowed in. That certainly was the case for a colleague of mine.
Apr 28, 2020, 12:48 am
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Apr 28, 2020, 6:14 am
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And of course you need to apply for an exemption on the WA ban on anyone (even from other Austrailan states) coming in.
https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/d...border-closure
https://www.perthairport.com.au/pass...guide/covid-19