Who else is concerned about trip to UK for Christmas with family?
Dec 19th 2020, 9:13 pm
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Re: Who else is concerned about trip to UK for Christmas with family?
A big new lockdown has just been announced by the PM. If my nephew can’t travel from London to join the family in Yorkshire, why should people from overseas be permitted to do as they please? Folks should stay home and keep themselves and their loved ones safe, or this thing is never going to be controlled.
Dec 20th 2020, 1:17 am
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Re: Who else is concerned about trip to UK for Christmas with family?
Under tier 4 restrictions, non-essential shops, hairdressers and leisure and entertainment venues will close, with a new “stay at home” message introduced.
People who need to travel for education or childcare will be exempt, and exercise will be unlimited. Where people cannot work from home, they are still able to travel to work.
Under the measures, households will not be allowed to mix, but one person will be allowed to meet with one other person outside in a public space. Support bubbles and those meeting for childcare will be exempt.
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People who need to travel for education or childcare will be exempt, and exercise will be unlimited. Where people cannot work from home, they are still able to travel to work.
Under the measures, households will not be allowed to mix, but one person will be allowed to meet with one other person outside in a public space. Support bubbles and those meeting for childcare will be exempt.
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Dec 20th 2020, 3:20 am
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Re: Who else is concerned about trip to UK for Christmas with family?
I'm sorry folks: this is not the year to be travelling. This kind of irresponsible behavior is a large contributor to why we're in this mess. I miss my family too, but to me it's selfish and irresponsible to fly thousands of miles right now. Wait until next summer, then have a blow-out. I'm encouraged that most here seem to agree.
Minimizing the number of virus-carrying vehicles (i.e., living humans) moving about the country/planet is the most effective contribution most of us are in a position to make. None of us are enjoying this, but we're not doing it because it's fun, or even bearable.
Dec 20th 2020, 11:55 am
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Re: Who else is concerned about trip to UK for Christmas with family?
Sky News is reporting a mass exodus from London. https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-...pital-12168045
Dec 20th 2020, 11:59 am
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Re: Who else is concerned about trip to UK for Christmas with family?
Sky News is reporting a mass exodus from London. https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-...pital-12168045
Dec 20th 2020, 12:02 pm
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Re: Who else is concerned about trip to UK for Christmas with family?
I was Zooming yesterday and one person mentioned that whilst they were in 4 fortunately their Golf Club is in 2.
Dec 20th 2020, 12:16 pm
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Dec 20th 2020, 2:47 pm
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Re: Who else is concerned about trip to UK for Christmas with family?
With some EU countries banning flights from the UK, does anyone think the US could do the same?
If so, would they typically give some grace period for USCs abroad to return home?
If so, would they typically give some grace period for USCs abroad to return home?
Dec 20th 2020, 2:54 pm
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Re: Who else is concerned about trip to UK for Christmas with family?
This is not a typical situation.
Dec 20th 2020, 4:57 pm
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Re: Who else is concerned about trip to UK for Christmas with family?
BA and Virgin are not issuing refunds for flights cancelled due to Tier 4. Issuing credits to be used by end of 2022.
It said on BBC news last night that UK travel agents and airlines can not afford to issue refunds.
It said on BBC news last night that UK travel agents and airlines can not afford to issue refunds.
Dec 20th 2020, 5:49 pm
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Re: Who else is concerned about trip to UK for Christmas with family?
A big new lockdown has just been announced by the PM. If my nephew can’t travel from London to join the family in Yorkshire, why should people from overseas be permitted to do as they please? Folks should stay home and keep themselves and their loved ones safe, or this thing is never going to be controlled.
Do you suppose all those people a) had a negative test certificate taken in the 72 hours before their flight to the UK or b) had a test at arrival or c) were going into isolation for 10 days on arrival. Like heck......
Little point in lockingdown folks IN the UK when every Tom, Dick and Harry is allowed in from everywhere else.