bk wrote: » An incredibly poor video with lots of misinformation! First of all they blather on about HEPA filters and AC, but we know from the scientific research into this that the top to bottom type AC actually helps virus like SARS actually spread more widely then it would in a normal indoor environment! AC going bottom to top would actually be safer, but it isn't designed that way. Needs to happen for future aircraft.https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/scientists-think-they-know-ways-to-combat-viruses-on-airplanes-theyre-too-late-for-this-pandemic/2020/04/20/83279318-76ab-11ea-87da-77a8136c1a6d_story.html They then go on about how they thoroughly clean the aircraft every night. But of course, no cleaning/disinfection between each turn around!
bk wrote: » An incredibly poor video with lots of misinformation!
bk wrote: » I have to laugh when I see people saying this. In particular the airline industry. On the one hand, they say it is pointless. But on the other hand they seem desperate to remove it. Why so desperate to remove it if it is pointless? The truth of the matter is, it does work. Most folks in the US will just look, see that there is a 14 day quarantine and not think that they could break it and just decide to not travel. Also with a "do not travel" advisory in place in the US, there travel insurance and health insurance would be null and void if they do travel, so big risk there. Of course some small number of people from the US might ignore both of the above and decide to still travel. But overall the numbers travelling are vastly less then they would otherwise be and this public health stuff is all a numbers game in the end. Of course we could and probably should do it better. Complete ban on travel from the US, etc. or perhaps properly enforced quarantine like Australia has now put in place, bus'd from plane to Hotel for a proper 14 day quarantine. Just because our quarantine isn't perfect, doesn't mean we should just throw it away. If we find we need to, we can certainly make it stricter and the Minister of Travel has already mentioned that they are looking into that.
HTCOne wrote: » Well if that’s correct then it makes the current travel ban even more pointless than Dr. Lambert says.
California Dreamer wrote: » https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=9Sku0HFaWDc&feature=emb_title Nice little video from the Ryan people!
bk wrote: » That ban only applies to Schengen EU countries, which unfortunately we aren't part of. So, yes, folks from the US can travel here. Though they are supposed to go into 14 day quarantine then. Which of course isn't really enforced....
HTCOne wrote: » As in are we letting Americans in? If that’s what you mean then the answer is no, I believe there’s been an EU wide ban on the entry of Americans who do not hold EU citizenship or a residency / work permit for a few months now.
MickeyLeari wrote: » Is that the real reason why we can’t green list now?
HTCOne wrote: » But the whole point of the air bridge concept is people from each country can only travel to countries on the list, one country can’t let in the yanks for example while all the others don’t, as they’ll be then booted off the green list.
L1011 wrote: » How large is your laptop? :eek: Most modern business laptops have impractical to remove batteries, so they really don't have many that can go in anymore
Noxegon wrote: » For what it's worth, my laptop bag does not fit within the dimensions Ryanair allow for under a seat, and as such I can only fly with Ryanair when the two cabin bag option is available. I can't legally put my laptop in the hold (not that I would anyway) as it has a non-removable battery.
kona wrote: » Stops gowls shoving themselves all over other passengers mid flight rummaging in overhead bins for something they dont really need.
Van.Bosch wrote: » I agree but thinking is people from hotspots can also travel there so you don’t just meet locals there so risk isn’t limited to local Covid population.
L1011 wrote: » Its the absolutely eyewatering fees that are often charged for hold baggage (even light, cabin-sized bags), some seasonal, by most airlines that are the main issue. With KLMs lighter bag fee and discount for even having a loyalty card (no status at all required) I would nearly always check my cabin sized bag through to avoid any liquid faffery; and just use a messenger bag or thin backpack for laptop + documents.
HTCOne wrote: » If there is less chance of me picking up the virus in Reykjavik, Bratislava etc than there is in Dublin, from an Irish point of view why should people not be allowed travel there?
Jack1985 wrote: » Anyone that needs a personal item carrying medication for example or for delicate needs in some personal circumstances there would be an exception to that but by placing it underneath the seat infront, that's the case at Aer Lingus anyhow
Sultan of Bling wrote: » It's so easy, isn't it? Shame a large number of people can't seem to master it.
ZX7R wrote: » All right I get you. As a person who is traveling soon with family we try our best just to bring one carry on bag and that is for my son special needs ,we try to put everything in the hold/ check in ,it saves so much messing around for us and everyone else. Straight to the seat no hopping in and out messing with a bag
ZX7R wrote: All right I get you. As a person who is traveling soon with family we try our best just to bring one carry on bag and that is for my son special needs ,we try to put everything in the hold/ check in ,it saves so much messing around for us and everyone else. Straight to the seat no hopping in and out messing with a bag
Jack1985 wrote: » The conversation is referring to overhead bin use
ZX7R wrote: » I was under the impression that most airlines were checking in hand luggage and only letting people bring a bag that fits under the seat in front of you
Jack1985 wrote: » Banning cabin baggage will come as a welcome relief to everyone who works in an airline. No more pesk fights with grown adult children.
Jack1985 wrote: Banning cabin baggage will come as a welcome relief to everyone who works in an airline. No more pesk fights with grown adult children.
