Thread: International travel and Covid 19
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03-27-22 22:43 #233
Posts: 3281Expedia
Mistake I made before covid was using Expedia for travel instead of booking directly with air Canada. Generally everything goes smoothly sticking to the booked flights. Then covid hit airlines cancelled flights. As usual some airlines including Air Canada issued travel credits. Because I booked through Expedia it came as Expedia travel credit. Called Expedia to book flights using travel credit and was shuffled agent to agent which by the way all are Philippine girls. They all came up with one reason or the other telling me this flight does not qualify and origin and destination does not qualify etc. After many calls I called Air Canada. They said call Expedia again and tell them to call Air Canada if they have problems booking. Called Expedia again few times and got the same runaround. They would not bother calling Air Canada.
Frustrated I called Air Canada again. Nice Canadian girl said I need to request credit on a form directly from Air Canada. She guided me through the form. After few days I got the credit number and passcode. Now I can use those to book on Air Canada website. Sent a scathing e mail to Expedia saying they need to train these Philippine girls well in order to give good customer service. I am a valued member of Expedia.
So if any of you have outstanding credit on Expedia call the airline directly.
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02-26-22 03:11 #232
Posts: 764Covid Travel Odds and Ends Part 58
Israel throws open their doors to visitors:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/israel-al...142826422.html
Covid roaring in Hong Kong:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/pandemic-...211302215.html
Enjoy your mamajuana in the DR with less restrictions:
https://tt.loopnews.com/content/domi...d-restrictions
Covid restrictions dropping worldwide:
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news...rofile=1400254
Tourism struggling in Cuba:
https://www.theyucatantimes.com/2022...on-the-island/
On a side note, let's please keep the people of Ukraine in our thoughts (and prayers, if you're religious) as they battle the invasion by Russian troops.
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02-14-22 06:07 #231
Posts: 1957Originally Posted by Quagmire1974 [View Original Post]
Originally Posted by Quagmire1974 [View Original Post]
And my 84-yo mother was totally fine. Well, a little headache. My older relative did fine too. Go figure.
No matter what, it was totally worth it.
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02-14-22 03:50 #230
Posts: 764Covid Travel Odds and Ends Part 57
Updated Covid entry requirements for Bermuda:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/bermuda-s...231524949.html
Pressure on Japan to adjust Covid entry requirements:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/japan-mul...062833536.html
On a personal note, I got my Covid booster shot this weekend. I had pain at the injection site and a stiff upper arm after receiving the injection. The next morning, I still had upper arm discomfort, and as the day progressed, I got a weak headache, my entire body felt sore, I felt run-down, and I got a slight fever. I hit the bed at 835 PM and slept until 1045 AM the next morning. I woke up feeling like a million bucks, not 100 percent back to normal, but definitely a lot better than I felt the day before. I decided to get the booster because I have travel planned for April and June (details here on ISG as I move closer to departure). On the flip side, I have friends who got the Covid booster and didn't have any reaction at all.
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02-12-22 23:54 #229
Posts: 764Originally Posted by Xpartan [View Original Post]
Originally Posted by OJeito [View Original Post]
https://weather.com/en-IN/india/coro...with-vitamin-d
Not trying to troll or insult, just passing on some information.
The Q Man.
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02-12-22 22:38 #228
Posts: 1957Originally Posted by OJeito [View Original Post]
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02-12-22 06:12 #227
Posts: 112Originally Posted by Xpartan [View Original Post]
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02-11-22 19:47 #226
Posts: 1957Originally Posted by Zeos1 [View Original Post]
Remember Manaus (or google, it's a fascinating story, really).
Manaus was hit especially hard during the first wave. They estimated over 75% were infected back in 2020 IIRC.
Then in Jan 2021, the second wave hit even worse despite the herd immunity.
Then a month ago Omicron hit even harder than the second wave.
So I don't know about the herd immunity. Maybe it doesn't work, or doesn't work everywhere, or doesn't work the way we think it should.
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02-11-22 06:56 #225
Posts: 1089Originally Posted by Xpartan [View Original Post]
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02-11-22 06:41 #224
Posts: 1957I'm perplexed with this wide-eyed optimism
I really hope they, scientists, know what they're talking about, but what's changed exactly? Why is the pandemic phase over? From what I'm seeing a day won't pass without yet another mutant variant being found.
So what am I missing? OK, Omicron won't kill you as easily as Delta, but unlike Delta it doesn't seem to give a shit about you being vaxxed (I mean infection-wise). Who knows what's the next variant will be like?
Of course, I'll be delighted if they're proven right. We'll see.
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02-11-22 05:04 #223
Posts: 764Covid Travel Odds and Ends Part 56
Morocco reopening for tourism:
https://thepointsguy.com/news/morocco-reopening-2022
Will your trip require a Covid booster shot?
https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzanne...***-no-travel/
Covid spike in certain parts of Indonesia:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/indonesia...052616948.html
Australia says "G'Day, Mate!" to tourists after two years:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/australia...035828003.html
While the world rolls-back restrictions, the CDC drags its feet:
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/were-...030317418.html
Will you need a Covid booster for your trip to French Polynesia?
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/news/fr...y-requirements
Aruba loosens restrictions:
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/aruba-reopening-guide/
Vietnam reopening for tourism:
https://thepointsguy.com/news/vietna...g-to-tourists/
Hang in there, guys. The "tourism door" is opening a little more each day.
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01-28-22 18:16 #222
Posts: 764Covid Travel Odds and Ends Part 55
Loosening of Covid requirements for England and Scotland:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/coronavir...121415766.html
Facemask frenzy in Thailand:
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/land...114353086.html
Philippines reopening to foreigners:
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/phil...093909536.html
Finland loosens Covid restrictions:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/finland-s...194328458.html
Protests in Morocco over Covid closure:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/morocco-t...211117647.html
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01-24-22 03:32 #221
Posts: 3852Stuck in California 30 minutes from Tijuana but won't risk crossing the border. 74 % positivity reading in Tijuana. Meaning 3 out of 4 people testing are Covid positive. As someone in the high risk category it doesn't make sense right now. Hoping the Omicron wave dies down or some kind of miracle / treatment happens.
If you ask me COVID is the new Aids. I said it two years ago that it will wreck havoc on the mongering world "duh! I wish the outcome was different. SURE it's available even now but it ain't the same.
Hoping for a Hail Mary pass down by the 1 yard line.
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01-24-22 02:34 #220
Posts: 767Originally Posted by Univelton [View Original Post]
Talk for months here from our federal govt (about to face an election) that we must live with Covid, and no more lockdowns or restrictions on businesses. But then Omicron came along and pretty much scuppered that (and State govts make the calls on lockdowns and restrictions here), and the emphasis went to getting booster shots ASAP. Rapid Antigen Tests are in high demand, with long queues outside chemists whenever they get stock. Due to high numbers of infections amongst workers, there have been shortages recently of some products in supermarkets (like fresh chicken) but it's far from a serious situation.
Re international travel, if I wanted to visit the EU currently I would be required to get tested before each flight. I'm not prepared to risk being stranded in a foreign city after a positive test, and having to self-isolate in a hotel, never mind any hospital expenses that may be necessary. No problems showing proof of vaccination (triple-vacced) which I imagine may be required for some time, or wearing maks on planes, but not making travel plans until the pre-flight testing requirements are lifted.
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01-23-22 23:37 #219
Posts: 134COVID 19 over as a pandemic but as endemic
Originally Posted by ShoesAndSocks [View Original Post]
We have to live with it as endemic from now. Then back to normal.
What is happening in your respective locations? Do not hesitate to share your insights and experiences.