US Extends Travel Ban to include UK and Ireland

[Stu]

The US is extending the Europe travel ban to the UK and Ireland from Monday night.

Originally the UK and Ireland was exempt from the Europe travel ban to the USA, however the ban has now been extended to include The UK and Ireland after the number of Coronavirus infections soared and the deaths almost doubled to 21 today.

The ban on travel to the US from UK and Ireland will begin at 00:00 Eastern time on Tuesday (04:00 GMT), US Vice-President Mike Pence has confirmed.

He said US citizens and US legal residents would still be able to return to the US from those countries after the ban came into effect.

They would be "funnelled through specific airports" and told to self-quarantine, he said.

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[Cakesandbuns]

I’m actually quite relieved. Can get a refund and make my own plans now instead of being hamstrung by a rebook at double the odds.

[fiona3103]

Originally Posted by Cakesandbuns

I’m actually quite relieved. Can get a refund and make my own plans now instead of being hamstrung by a rebook at double the odds.

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Will refunds happen or credit notes? Just wondering how companies will manage with such a lot of cash flowing back out of their coffers?

[grommitt]

Originally Posted by fiona3103

Will refunds happen or credit notes? Just wondering how companies will manage with such a lot of cash flowing back out of their coffers?

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you will be entitled to a refund dependant on you booking

[English Tim]

I think this ban will do the travel industry a lot of harm. Many jobs will be lost. I feel we need to carry on as best we can and attempt to reduce illness by good hygiene.

[angelcake71]

Sad for many people.. that had travel plans.. luckily I didn't as want to go next year to celebrate my 50th.. as well as Disney worlds 50th this is very bad news for the travel industry too..

[boo2]

Will it be travel insurance or travel company that refund? My travel insurance with nationwide states it has to be advice from FCO before I can cancel.
I’ve actually booked a package with netflights (hotel and flights) usually DIY! Also I booked on credit card if that helps any, I’m not sure. I won’t be able to go any other time as work won’t be able to accommodate another 2 week holiday in the rota😞

[John]

Originally Posted by boo2

Will it be travel insurance or travel company that refund? My travel insurance with nationwide states it has to be advice from FCO before I can cancel.
I’ve actually booked a package with netflights (hotel and flights) usually DIY! Also I booked on credit card if that helps any, I’m not sure. I won’t be able to go any other time as work won’t be able to accommodate another 2 week holiday in the rota😞

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It's up to the travel company if or how they will refund you, neither your insurance or credit card company are liable unfortunately, unless, as you say FCO say don't go, then your insurance can kick in, but still not your cc unless the airline went bust

[boo2]

Originally Posted by John

It's up to the travel company if or how they will refund you, neither your insurance or credit card company are liable unfortunately, unless, as you say FCO say don't go, then your insurance can kick in, but still not your cc unless the airline went bust

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Thanks for the info, I suppose I just have to wait and see what happens.

[LLamb]

Originally Posted by boo2

Will it be travel insurance or travel company that refund? My travel insurance with nationwide states it has to be advice from FCO before I can cancel.
I’ve actually booked a package with netflights (hotel and flights) usually DIY! Also I booked on credit card if that helps any, I’m not sure. I won’t be able to go any other time as work won’t be able to accommodate another 2 week holiday in the rota😞

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Assuming you have the flex account travel insurance with nationwide? We have it and I was checking last night. We can get refunded from the people with booked with except the villa deposit so may end up claiming.

It covers travel expenses, activities and excursions.

If you can no longer stay at your pre-booked and prepaid accommodation because of:
- fire;
- storm;
- lightning;
- landslide;
- avalanche;
- explosion;
-hurricane;-
- earthquake;
– volcanic eruption;
– flood;
– tidal wave or tsunami;
– medical epidemic or pandemic;
– civil unrest;
– outbreak of food poisoning within your accommodation.

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