StS Posted May 18, 2020 Share #41 Posted May 18, 2020 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) I understand we are now allowed to travel to Luxemburg again * . It is discussed to make summer holidays in Italy possible again, so a lot can change until October. Stefan *up to now, it was not even allowed to travel to the neighbouring state of Schleswig-Holstein to get a bit of fresh air at the baltic sea, while the other way around our northern neighbours still came for shopping - license plates over here are telling your place of registration; for a rental car, it will be a different region anyhow. Edited May 18, 2020 by StS 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted May 18, 2020 Posted May 18, 2020 Hi StS, Take a look here Athens One Challenge. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
robert_parker Posted May 19, 2020 Share #42 Posted May 19, 2020 I'll post this without comment, it's a report from The Daily Mail in the UK https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/coronavirus/hope-for-summer-holidays-as-greece-becomes-first-country-to-offer-to-waive-14-day-quarantine-for-british-tourists-and-travel-firms-say-they-still-hope-to-run-holidays-from-mid-june-as-minister-says-uk-campsites-could-reopen-later-in-the-summer/ar-BB14igVV?ocid=spartandhp Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
satijntje Posted May 19, 2020 Share #43 Posted May 19, 2020 Am 18.5.2020 um 06:53 schrieb StS: I understand we are now allowed to travel to Luxemburg again Stefan, there were no restrictions for us Germans to cross the border to Luxembourg. The Luxembourg people were not allowed to enter Germany (and Belgium and France). So Lux people were prisoners in their own little country 😞 I can assure you that they were not amused about Seehofer! John (who still believes that we will meet in Athens this year) 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StS Posted May 19, 2020 Share #44 Posted May 19, 2020 (edited) Sorry, John, I've misunderstood a radio announcement then. Living in a city-state, we were technically locked in our city, a bit like under siege. I have my own opinion about Mr. Seehofer as well And yes, still giving Athens a chance myself. Stefan Edited May 19, 2020 by StS self-censorship :) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandokan Posted May 26, 2020 Share #45 Posted May 26, 2020 (edited) The Greeks must be desperate if they allow British citizens in without quarantine (still has a high rate of new infections every day and has not yet reached the top of the curve). The Germans and French have closed the borders to non-nationals, so Switzerland is also locked up. We are hoping for an opening on 15 June - if only to buy essentials such as Weetabix, Alpen, Porridge, Little Scarlett Strawberry jam and Hellmans mayonnaise. As well as cheap meat too (good steak here costs CHF112/kg (about €100 or £90)). I am not looking forward to flying again. I have enjoyed my 3 months without a single flight. I also believe Athens will happen this year! Edited May 26, 2020 by Sandokan 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanetomlane Posted May 30, 2020 Share #46 Posted May 30, 2020 I thought Greece was allowing other nationalities in, but NOT Brit's at the moment. Unless things have changed in the last day or so. Cheers, Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted May 30, 2020 Share #47 Posted May 30, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) As the UK has the 2nd highest rate of cases and deaths it’s no surprise that other countries will ban us from travelling. Not to mention the fact that anyone coming back has to quarantine for 2 weeks! Basically, it’s impossible to travel from the UK for the foreseeable future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted May 30, 2020 Share #48 Posted May 30, 2020 1 hour ago, earleygallery said: As the UK has the 2nd highest rate of cases and deaths it’s no surprise that other countries will ban us from travelling. Not to mention the fact that anyone coming back has to quarantine for 2 weeks! Basically, it’s impossible to travel from the UK for the foreseeable future. ...a lot of assumptions in that James - best to wait and see. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
octo Posted May 31, 2020 Share #49 Posted May 31, 2020 I am cautiously optimistic about this year's Challenge, yet I'll wait awhile before booking flights & hotel; my two sidekicks from Seville are also keen to join again. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StS Posted May 31, 2020 Share #50 Posted May 31, 2020 Well, I found Andy's suggestion very good to wait until end of June to see how to proceed. This still offers more than two months for booking. In normal times, this would allow to avoid the price increase close to departure for last minute business travellers. I have no clue how pricing works for airlines in not so normal times like these, there is a chance they even don't have pricing model themselves for such a situation. Stefan 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted May 31, 2020 Share #51 Posted May 31, 2020 (edited) When flights from the U.K. to Greece in a couple of weeks time there will be a minimum of 7 days quarantine if you’re flying from Manchester, Heathrow or Gatwick. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/31/greece-to-resume-flights-from-uk-on-15-june-with-strict-rules Edited May 31, 2020 by stunsworth Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted May 31, 2020 Share #52 Posted May 31, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, stunsworth said: When flights from the U.K. to Greece in a couple of weeks time there will be a minimum of 7 days quarantine if you’re flying from Manchester, Heathrow or Gatwick. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/31/greece-to-resume-flights-from-uk-on-15-june-with-strict-rules The two tier system described in the article ends in July and there will only be spot checks afterwards; still a long way to go before the trip gets ruled out. Edited May 31, 2020 by robert_parker Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted June 1, 2020 Share #53 Posted June 1, 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, robert_parker said: The two tier system described in the article ends in July and there will only be spot checks afterwards; still a long way to go before the trip gets ruled out. Given the UK’s shambolic response to the virus I’d be amazed if there are unrestricted flights to Greece by Ocrober. I’d love to be proved wrong. Edited June 1, 2020 by stunsworth Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted June 1, 2020 Share #54 Posted June 1, 2020 (edited) I always have great respect for your opinion but I would say hold back and wait for the facts; allowing some speculation on my own part I suspect that the issue won't be flying into Greece, which may well mean that the challenge will be open to many forum members outside the UK but for those within the UK borders it will be what quarantine measures the UK retains and with what jurisdictions they are willing to interact, that will make the difference. Edited June 1, 2020 by robert_parker Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandokan Posted June 9, 2020 Share #55 Posted June 9, 2020 (edited) The attorney general has already stated that self declaring you are responsible, is adequate. Edited June 9, 2020 by Sandokan avoid politics 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted June 26, 2020 Share #56 Posted June 26, 2020 (edited) I won’t start to fuel speculation but this is some reporting from The Times of Londonhttps://apple.news/AZVymr_rATwCAdpocDAoA5g The link is bad unless you are using an Apple device but the article suggests that there might be 'Air Bridges' in place in time for the challenge. Edited June 26, 2020 by robert_parker Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted June 26, 2020 Author Share #57 Posted June 26, 2020 It will be interesting to see how those brave souls who jumped onto RyanAir the minute the gates were opened, fare over the next few weeks. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandokan Posted June 26, 2020 Share #58 Posted June 26, 2020 Robert, if you are driving - pick me up on the way please 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted June 26, 2020 Share #59 Posted June 26, 2020 17 minutes ago, Sandokan said: Robert, if you are driving - pick me up on the way please ....well, you know how I like driving.... 😎 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted June 26, 2020 Share #60 Posted June 26, 2020 ...just to say that the BBC have gone live 18 minutes ago to say France, Spain and Greece are expected be open to UK travellers from 5th July Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.