Covid and travel discussion

[denislawsbackheel]

So are you saying that anyone who goes to an amber country will have no travel insurance at all?

If the yougov site advises against travel to a country then travel insurance is invalid, yes.
Eg. France
See

France travel advice

FCDO travel advice for France. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

www.gov.uk

or all of Spain except the Canaries
See

Spain travel advice

FCDO travel advice for Spain. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

www.gov.uk

or Italy
See

Italy travel advice

FCDO travel advice for Italy. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

www.gov.uk

 

[mr t]

If the yougov site recommends against travel to a country then travel insurance is invalid, yes.
Eg. France
See

France travel advice

FCDO travel advice for France. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

www.gov.uk

or all of Spain except the Canaries
See

Spain travel advice

FCDO travel advice for Spain. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

www.gov.uk

So some friends of mine have just returned from 2 weeks in Gran Canaria which is in the Canary Islands so they would have been covered on their travel insurance if anything untoward had happened even though they now have to self isolate for 10 days because Gran Canaria is on the amber list - am I correct in thinking that’s the case?

 

[denislawsbackheel]

Correct

 

[feedthegoat27]

FCO advice and the traffic light system do not go hand in hand.

They are mostly aligned, but there are a number of destinations that are classed as 'amber', yet the FCO doesn't advise against travel there.

This is why some package holidays are still operating to places like the Canary Islands, the Algarve, some Greek islands, as the bible for tour operators is the FCO and this is what they will generally follow.

If anyone was considering travelling to an amber destination that the Gov currently advises against travel to, it would be very wise to take out a specific insurance that covers this. Some of the big main providers will offer ''against FCO'' as an additional extra to take out on a policy.

 

[Phil1]

It's getting busy as fuck here. I guess travel insurance is low down on the list of obstacles for many.

 

[Barcon]

I've not been away since Sept. 2019, and that was to Manchester.

 

[bugsyblue]

Any word on whether the traffic light system restrictions will be eased on the 19th July? I imagine we’ll have green, amber and red list countries for the foreseeable?

 

[mr t]

It's getting busy as fuck here. I guess travel insurance is low down on the list of obstacles for many.

Where are you Pablo1?

 

[denislawsbackheel]

Any word on whether the traffic light system restrictions will be eased on the 19th July? I imagine we’ll have green, amber and red list countries for the foreseeable?

I don’t think they are connected whatsoever.
July 19 is the date for internal restrictions being lifted, not travel.

 

[SPIDERBOY]

I don’t think they are connected whatsoever.
July 19 is the date for internal restrictions being lifted, not travel.

Tui website sayin that they expect the green list to be updated around the 21st June.

 

[denislawsbackheel]

As I said.

 

[Bluemoonadam]

When restrictions end will the travel light system also end?

 

[denislawsbackheel]

Doubt it.

 

[hampshireblue]

Just booked and Airbnb for 2 months in Cyprus mid August to mid October. We were there last year and people were far more compliant to the distancing rules than here so happy to "take the risk".

 

[oman0115]

Travelling home from The Netherlands, it's been 8 months well overdue seeing my parents. So... You have to isolate for 10 days, no problem with that it will actually be nice to do so and spend time with the family. Also, PCR test required on day 2 & 8, has anyone done that? Does it serve a purpose ie if you are clear on day two you are free, or is it just a money grab operation?

 

[The Blue]

Been to Spain this week working in Madrid and Zaragoza. Didn't really see much of a difference to normal apart from everyone wearing masks outside. You can of course take your mask off when eating and drinking. Wouldn't hesitate going back privately as long as I have the holidays spare to quarantine for 6 days (using test to release).

 

[Hayley Croppers chopper]

Figures showed there were 278 people with the variant who attended A&Es this week, up from 201 last week, while there were 94 overnight hospital admissions for patients with the Delta variant, up from 43 admissions the previous week.

The majority of those admitted to hospital had not received a coronavirus vaccination. lol

Why a lol on the end of your post ?

 

[Hayley Croppers chopper]

Just stay at home, no need to go abroad, travel in a few years

Is the wrong answer.
Airlines were going bust prior to COVID so how many will be left when this all settles down.

 

[BLUEMATT23]

Is the wrong answer.
Airlines were going bust prior to COVID so how many will be left when this all settles down.

Not very many

 

[Hayley Croppers chopper]

Just let my £240 deposit go to Jet 2. They wanted me to pay the remaining balance of £3284. Oludeniz, Turkey has got no chance of being anywhere near the green list.

Amber at best mate. I’m working in Turkey , trying to get home for a week to see the family. Rumour has it that it will be announced amber on 24th but I’ve no confidence in the UK fuck wits running the shit show.