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Tenzor07 · 07-03-2020 10:06PM

DFA may update travel advice to Northern Italy by tomorrow..from "High degree of caution" to "Do not travel"

The Italian government intends to lock down the entire region of Lombardy, that region includes Bergamo and Malpensa airports...

Not in Kansas · 07-03-2020 10:40PM

The uncertainty is causing me a lot of anxiety. NYC - which we are due to fly to on Thursday and stay for 5 nights - has declared a state of emergency. I realise that this is in many ways a formality that has to be done to access funding, but like others, my worry is that we get there and events and attractions get shut down. My 12 year old daughter would be a ball of anxiety if it all feels strange.

STB. · 07-03-2020 11:16PM

munchkin_utd wrote: »

if this is like the flu (just worse), it will have fizzled out by then, just like the normal flu does in the summer.
I wouldnt be worrying too much about it yet.

It is nothing like the flu. Its a pandemic with no vaccine..

Infact there is nothing that suggests that it disappears. Experts are now suggesting that its endemic.

07-03-2020 11:18PM

STB. wrote: »

It is nothing like the flu. Its a pandemic with no vaccine..

Infact there is nothing that suggests that it disappears. Experts are now suggesting that its endemic.

PANIC and, most importantly, SPEND SPEND SPEND.

foxy_j · 08-03-2020 01:23AM

We're due to fly out to Tenerife the 21st so still undecided whether to go.

Guess we will have to monitor the situation. It definitely puts a damper on it and don't feel like getting ready to go.

The up side though we can cancel the hotel close to the travel date but will obviously have to swallow the flight fees unless they get cancelled!

08-03-2020 03:16AM

Dad is delaying his trip to Vietnam. Was meant to coming in a couple of weeks. Pity but it makes sense.

Ironicname · 08-03-2020 04:03AM

foxy_j wrote:

We're due to fly out to Tenerife the 21st so still undecided whether to go.

Don't go.

Cosmo Kramer · 08-03-2020 09:38AM

Ironicname wrote: »

Don't go.

Not sure if this poster is serious or taking the piss. Either way the last two weeks really have not shown boards.ie in a positive light.

Cosmo Kramer · 08-03-2020 10:31AM

studdlymurphy wrote: »

Hey, I'm due to travel to Seattle at the end of March with the wife and kids.
I'm not pushed on going now as I'm a little worried about my kids, under what circumstances is it possible to get my money back for flights. Is it only if the airline aerlingus cancels or there is a travel ban?
Thanks

Why are you worried about your kids - is there something wrong with them?

Have you done any research on the impact (or lack of) of Covid 19 on children?

saabsaab · 08-03-2020 11:08AM

Cosmo Kramer wrote: »

Not sure if this poster is serious or taking the piss. Either way the last two weeks really have not shown boards.ie in a positive light.

Deadly serious, I'd say. I for one will not be attending any St. Patrick's day parades too and anyone asking me for advice I'd say the same.

Locker10a · 08-03-2020 11:15AM

foxy_j wrote: »

We're due to fly out to Tenerife the 21st so still undecided whether to go.

Guess we will have to monitor the situation. It definitely puts a damper on it and don't feel like getting ready to go.

The up side though we can cancel the hotel close to the travel date but will obviously have to swallow the flight fees unless they get cancelled!

I’d go to the canaries no problem and enjoy the holiday. Exercise the usual common sense practices

Atlantic Dawn · 08-03-2020 11:20AM

Mr.S wrote: »

Lombardy region is now under lock-down until April 3rd but airports are still open and flight still scheduled.

Though, you'd be a bit mad to fly at this rate to Northern Italy. Hope the airlines pull all the flights.

What I find odd is none of the flight crews in to these areas appear to have got the virus as a result. I would have thought nobody would want to be rostered on these flights and unions would react to have them cancelled.

pinkypinky · 08-03-2020 11:37AM

Italy has also closed all museums, archaeological sites, cinemas and theatres, which severely limits those who still might travel.

Ironicname · 08-03-2020 12:06PM

Cosmo Kramer wrote:

Not sure if this poster is serious or taking the piss. Either way the last two weeks really have not shown boards.ie in a positive light.

I'm very serious.

alchemist33 · 08-03-2020 12:16PM

We're meant to be going to the US in a month, and still plan to go. I see my travel insurance will only cover costs if the DFA say don't travel. My insurance is also void if the DFA say don't travel. So really the holiday is dictated by the DFA stance in the next few weeks.

But does anybody know what happens if I'm over there and the DFA declare the area a no-go? Do we have to get back home asap to still be insured?

STB. · 08-03-2020 12:55PM

pinkypinky wrote: »

Italy has also closed all museums, archaeological sites, cinemas and theatres, which severely limits those who still might travel.

There are still schools going on skiing trips from Ireland.

Nobody has told them they cannot and the daft parents refuse to lose the money that they have been told isn't refundable..

MadYaker · 08-03-2020 12:58PM

What does the lock down in Italy actually involve? From reading the italian subreddit it seems that people can still move around freely, airports and bus stations are still open etc

raxy · 08-03-2020 01:16PM

alchemist33 wrote: »

We're meant to be going to the US in a month, and still plan to go. I see my travel insurance will only cover costs if the DFA say don't travel. My insurance is also void if the DFA say don't travel. So really the holiday is dictated by the DFA stance in the next few weeks.

But does anybody know what happens if I'm over there and the DFA declare the area a no-go? Do we have to get back home asap to still be insured?

I think if the DFA change their guidance while you are there you will still be covered. If you want you can also go home early using your insurance, might depend who your insurer is. The AA have a FAQ on coronavirus with some questions answered.

TheW1zard · 08-03-2020 01:25PM

Im off to buy bog roll

08-03-2020 01:30PM

I bought 9 rolls earlier, does that now make me immune?

Ms2011 · 08-03-2020 01:32PM

STB. wrote: »

There are still schools going on skiing trips from Ireland.

Nobody has told they cannot and the daft parents refuse to lose the money that they have been told isn't refundable..

My nieces school trip to Milian was cancelled on Friday, no sure how they are fixed for getting their money back.

STB. · 08-03-2020 01:50PM

Ms2011 wrote: »

My nieces school trip to Milian was cancelled on Friday, no sure how they are fixed for getting their money back.

Well it was mentioned to me that a school down this way was going ahead with their skiing trip as they couldn't get a refund! I don't know how true it is.

This is what Tony Holohan and the gang are presiding over. He is too busy copying the mistakes the Italians made.

Unless the decision is taken out of peoples hands, the potential remains for stupid decisions for such ridiculous reasons as the money people will have lost over the potential fast track spread among communities.

Caranica · 08-03-2020 01:59PM

MadYaker wrote: »

What does the lock down in Italy actually involve? From reading the italian subreddit it seems that people can still move around freely, airports and bus stations are still open etc

Yeah I was due to fly to Treviso in just under a fortnight. The city is shut down but the airport is still open so still not getting money back as it currently stands.

firemansam4 · 08-03-2020 02:19PM

Irish citizens now advised not to travel to affected area in Northern Italy, how does this affect flights and cancellations now?

Caranica · 08-03-2020 03:14PM

firemansam4 wrote: »

Irish citizens now advised not to travel to affected area in Northern Italy, how does this affect flights and cancellations now?

Airports are still open so not holding out much hope of getting money back from Ryanair

Not in Kansas · 08-03-2020 03:18PM

Caranica wrote: »

Airports are still open so not holding out much hope of getting money back from Ryanair

But if there is a travel advisory notice your travel insurance should kick in.

Cosmo Kramer · 08-03-2020 03:56PM

Ironicname wrote: »

I'm very serious.

Well then could you stop scaremongering and giving unsubstantiated advice without at least trying to back it up with some logic or statistics?

As things stands, there is absolutely no good reason why the poster shouldn't be able to go and enjoy his holiday to an island where there have been fewer cases than here and, to be honest, it is bordering on irresponsible to scaremonger in the manner you are doing. Really poor stuff.

08-03-2020 03:58PM

firemansam4 wrote:

Irish citizens now advised not to travel to affected area in Northern Italy, how does this affect flights and cancellations now?

It effects people with travel insurance. Heard a guy from Blue insurance on the radio during the week. Only around 40 percent of people get travel insurance nowadays. The vast majority of these are still using travel agents. Most people who book online themselves don't have travel insurance

Bigoldhouse · 08-03-2020 05:10PM

Cosmo Kramer wrote: »

Well then could you stop scaremongering and giving unsubstantiated advice without at least trying to back it up with some logic or statistics?

As things stands, there is absolutely no good reason why the poster shouldn't be able to go and enjoy his holiday to an island where there have been fewer cases than here and, to be honest, it is bordering on irresponsible to scaremonger in the manner you are doing. Really poor stuff.

I'm due to fly on Thursday to Tenerife. Chances of me catching something there are probably less than the chances of catching it walking around the city but one worry is about a quarantine in the hotel. Couldn't afford to turn my trip into a 3 week lockdown.

Tenzor07 · 08-03-2020 06:13PM

studdlymurphy wrote: »

Hey, I'm due to travel to Seattle at the end of March with the wife and kids.I'm not pushed on going now as I'm a little worried about my kids, under what circumstances is it possible to get my money back for flights. Is it only if the airline aerlingus cancels or there is a travel ban?

Call or go online and rebook your flights for another destination or ask for a refund if available..

Avoid Washington state.

Washington has emerged as the epicenter of the nation's coronavirus outbreak with more than 100 cases in six counties and at least 16 deaths. The virus has also been detected in at least four nursing homes. Inslee, who previously declared a coronavirus state of emergency, said that voluntary measures have been working and that more Washingtonians are telecommuting and avoiding large gatherings. But he also said those voluntary measures may not be enough.

"We may have to go to the next step and we are thinking about those seriously to get ahead of this curve," Inslee said, adding that he would be meeting with state officials Sunday to discuss additional measures.

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