BA to resume London-San Diego flights Oct 13

[disneypars]

Only one way traffic at the moment. Seems to be more Americans over here than before. Met some when we went to eat in a restaurant in St Andrews, they had a reservation, we didn't 😢 and then returning from Lanzarote to Glasgow last Sunday there were a couple on the flight.

[Taffy1959]

Originally Posted by berneslai

Great news about the flights opening up. Bad news is that the US’ bar on international travellers is playing well politically. This article seems to suggest another year (speculation, I know) before things return to normal.

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We have 2 Florida holidays booked for next year and I won’t be surprised if we don’t go on either of them

[mandevillepete]

Originally Posted by berneslai

Great news about the flights opening up. Bad news is that the US’ bar on international travellers is playing well politically. These articles seems to suggest another year (speculation, I know) before things return to normal.

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I would have thought that once the Covid situation is under control the Biden administration will have a difficult time explaining why they are still not allowing people to see their families and loved ones purely for political reasons. I would also hope that the average American citizen is intelligent enough to see through this if the opposition try to use it as political ammunition. The Dibbers from the USA that are commenting all seem aware of this and think the current situation makes no sense so hopefully others are of the same mindset.

[KarenG]

Originally Posted by mandevillepete

I would have thought that once the Covid situation is under control the Biden administration will have a difficult time explaining why they are still not allowing people to see their families and loved ones purely for political reasons. I would also hope that the average American citizen is intelligent enough to see through this if the opposition try to use it as political ammunition. The Dibbers from the USA that are commenting all seem aware of this and think the current situation makes no sense so hopefully others are of the same mindset.

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Sadly, I don’t think most US residents have a clue that the border is closed and most would care less anyway To be honest I I don’t think most of the UK know it either.

Biden’s advisors seem to think he has a lot to lose, politically (because the Republicans will make a negative big deal out of it) in opening up. And very little to gain. That’s the lens the situation is being viewed through.

[mandevillepete]

Originally Posted by KarenG

Sadly, I don’t think most US residents have a clue that the border is closed and most would care less anyway To be honest I I don’t think most of the UK know it either.

Biden’s advisors seem to think he has a lot to lose, politically (because the Republicans will make a negative big deal out of it) in opening up. And very little to gain. That’s the lens the situation is being viewed through.

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I agree but lets remember that this is all opinion and has not been announced. No one at the moment (other than the obvious) knows why the borders are remaining closed or when they may open. My point is that if covid is under control then there is no other reason for them to remain closed than for political gain and the opposition presumably could use this as ammunition. If the borders are opened and Covid cases start to rise I would hope that most USA citizens are intelligent enough to understand that it is unlikely that the small percentage of vaccinated and tested tourists entering the country are the cause of this.

[KarenG]

Originally Posted by mandevillepete

I agree but lets remember that this is all opinion and has not been announced. No one at the moment (other than the obvious) knows why the borders are remaining closed or when they may open. My point is that if covid is under control then there is no other reason for them to remain closed than for political gain and the opposition presumably could use this as ammunition. If the borders are opened and Covid cases start to rise I would hope that most USA citizens are intelligent enough to understand that it is unlikely that the small percentage of vaccinated and tested tourists entering the country are the cause of this.

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All I can say is that I would love you to be right.

[mandevillepete]

Originally Posted by KarenG

All I can say is that I would love you to be right.

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Me too

[megaflyer]

Originally Posted by mandevillepete

Me too

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I hope it is seen as an opportunity, this week, for our PM and FCDO SofS to bring up in conversation when they meet in the White House 🤞🏻 Even if not on the official agenda a chat over coffee may oil some wheels …….

[megaflyer]

Originally Posted by megaflyer

I hope it is seen as an opportunity, this week, for our PM and FCDO SofS to bring up in conversation when they meet in the White House 🤞🏻 Even if not on the official agenda a chat over coffee may oil some wheels …….

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US travel ban: Why is Biden still keeping Britons out of US? bbc/news/world-us-canada-58619393

MMMmmm interesting ……

[Vertigo]

well if the rumours are true from well placed sourced (BBC - Jon Sopel) the ban will be lifted on the vaccinated on Nov 1

My flights are 22nD October!

Gutted

although i do have a 15 year old and its unclear form the rumours what status they will have.