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https://www.gov.uk/guidance/transport-m ... f-covid-19nollydolly wrote: ↑Wed May 05, 2021 12:45 pmIs Saudi on the red list? I think they will allow people in from Pakistan on the proviso they have had the vaccine.
UK is set to announce countries in red/amber/green categories hopefully by end of this week. Best to wait for it before making a decision.firestar786 wrote: ↑Wed May 05, 2021 9:12 amCurious to know what people are doing
Thinking of going to turkey first for 11 nights then to UK
Going to cost half.
One shot or both shots required?nollydolly wrote: ↑Wed May 05, 2021 12:45 pmIs Saudi on the red list? I think they will allow people in from Pakistan on the proviso they have had the vaccine.
I thought Turkey is in a national lockdown as well.firestar786 wrote: ↑Wed May 05, 2021 9:12 amCurious to know what people are doing
Thinking of going to turkey first for 11 nights then to UK
Going to cost half.
My fiancé arrived today at Heathrow airport and was transferred to a managed quarantine hotel location near to Canary Wharf.nollydolly wrote: ↑Wed Jun 02, 2021 4:07 pmAmy updates from anyone? Has anyone managed to get a flight and quarantine in hotel? Which route did you take?
Wife has until 23rd August to come to UK.
Which airlines are coming to Birmingham from Pakistan? Even indirect? Turkish Airlines seem to advertise flights but told by someone they are not flying to UK.
Also do we need to get the biometric card before 23rd August? Or can get it later depending on when 10 day hotel quarantine finishes?
I'm surprised calling for a representative from the embassy hasn't become a norm at pakistani airports. Some absolute cowboy techniques being used there. I hate raising my voice but the 2x I got what I wanted (one was after a claim I would be travelling illegally, so a very serious claim) I had to shout at the staff there, and magically, they found a way.Nadbo wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 1:54 am
My fiancé arrived today at Heathrow airport and was transferred to a managed quarantine hotel location near to Canary Wharf.
His flight was a direct one, with Virgin Atlantic, Islamabad to Heathrow.
We tried to have him fly from Islamabad (to Istanbul) to Birmingham (via Frankfurt) but Islamabad airport refused him and said he was not allowed to transit via Germany. Which is rubbish because I had researched til the cows came home whether he was allowed or not without a transit visa. As long as he had a UK/US/Canadian visa he is allowed. But they just point blank refused him and said he had to get a direct flight. Luckily we were able to book him the Virgin flight within hours and he travelled less than 24 hours later.
Congratulations on getting your fiance over in these tough times.Nadbo wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 1:54 amMy fiancé arrived today at Heathrow airport and was transferred to a managed quarantine hotel location near to Canary Wharf.nollydolly wrote: ↑Wed Jun 02, 2021 4:07 pmAmy updates from anyone? Has anyone managed to get a flight and quarantine in hotel? Which route did you take?
Wife has until 23rd August to come to UK.
Which airlines are coming to Birmingham from Pakistan? Even indirect? Turkish Airlines seem to advertise flights but told by someone they are not flying to UK.
Also do we need to get the biometric card before 23rd August? Or can get it later depending on when 10 day hotel quarantine finishes?
His flight was a direct one, with Virgin Atlantic, Islamabad to Heathrow.
We tried to have him fly from Islamabad (to Istanbul) to Birmingham (via Frankfurt) but Islamabad airport refused him and said he was not allowed to transit via Germany. Which is rubbish because I had researched til the cows came home whether he was allowed or not without a transit visa. As long as he had a UK/US/Canadian visa he is allowed. But they just point blank refused him and said he had to get a direct flight. Luckily we were able to book him the Virgin flight within hours and he travelled less than 24 hours later.
Absolutely! I was on the phone to him whilst he was there and they kept telling him to put it away, so he’d go to one side and speak to me. I asked him to get them to show where this information is and they just said it’s not anywhere, it’s what I’m telling you! It’s an absolute joke! Luckily I should be able to get most of the money for the tickets refunded.UtterlyBrilliant wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 11:04 amI'm surprised calling for a representative from the embassy hasn't become a norm at pakistani airports. Some absolute cowboy techniques being used there. I hate raising my voice but the 2x I got what I wanted (one was after a claim I would be travelling illegally, so a very serious claim) I had to shout at the staff there, and magically, they found a way.Nadbo wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 1:54 am
My fiancé arrived today at Heathrow airport and was transferred to a managed quarantine hotel location near to Canary Wharf.
His flight was a direct one, with Virgin Atlantic, Islamabad to Heathrow.
We tried to have him fly from Islamabad (to Istanbul) to Birmingham (via Frankfurt) but Islamabad airport refused him and said he was not allowed to transit via Germany. Which is rubbish because I had researched til the cows came home whether he was allowed or not without a transit visa. As long as he had a UK/US/Canadian visa he is allowed. But they just point blank refused him and said he had to get a direct flight. Luckily we were able to book him the Virgin flight within hours and he travelled less than 24 hours later.
Thank younollydolly wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 7:14 pmCongratulations on getting your fiance over in these tough times.Nadbo wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 1:54 amMy fiancé arrived today at Heathrow airport and was transferred to a managed quarantine hotel location near to Canary Wharf.nollydolly wrote: ↑Wed Jun 02, 2021 4:07 pmAmy updates from anyone? Has anyone managed to get a flight and quarantine in hotel? Which route did you take?
Wife has until 23rd August to come to UK.
Which airlines are coming to Birmingham from Pakistan? Even indirect? Turkish Airlines seem to advertise flights but told by someone they are not flying to UK.
Also do we need to get the biometric card before 23rd August? Or can get it later depending on when 10 day hotel quarantine finishes?
His flight was a direct one, with Virgin Atlantic, Islamabad to Heathrow.
We tried to have him fly from Islamabad (to Istanbul) to Birmingham (via Frankfurt) but Islamabad airport refused him and said he was not allowed to transit via Germany. Which is rubbish because I had researched til the cows came home whether he was allowed or not without a transit visa. As long as he had a UK/US/Canadian visa he is allowed. But they just point blank refused him and said he had to get a direct flight. Luckily we were able to book him the Virgin flight within hours and he travelled less than 24 hours later.
Can I ask how much the ticket was from Islamabad to Heathrow? Hearing horror stories that ticket prices have sky rocketed for those minority of people who need to travel between Pakistan and UK.
Hi..Nadbo wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 1:54 amMy fiancé arrived today at Heathrow airport and was transferred to a managed quarantine hotel location near to Canary Wharf.nollydolly wrote: ↑Wed Jun 02, 2021 4:07 pmAmy updates from anyone? Has anyone managed to get a flight and quarantine in hotel? Which route did you take?
Wife has until 23rd August to come to UK.
Which airlines are coming to Birmingham from Pakistan? Even indirect? Turkish Airlines seem to advertise flights but told by someone they are not flying to UK.
Also do we need to get the biometric card before 23rd August? Or can get it later depending on when 10 day hotel quarantine finishes?
His flight was a direct one, with Virgin Atlantic, Islamabad to Heathrow.
We tried to have him fly from Islamabad (to Istanbul) to Birmingham (via Frankfurt) but Islamabad airport refused him and said he was not allowed to transit via Germany. Which is rubbish because I had researched til the cows came home whether he was allowed or not without a transit visa. As long as he had a UK/US/Canadian visa he is allowed. But they just point blank refused him and said he had to get a direct flight. Luckily we were able to book him the Virgin flight within hours and he travelled less than 24 hours later.
Yes that's fine, I was aware of that (about the hotel quarantine) .. thanks but I was asking because of the issue of coming through Germany for "Nadbo's fiancé" - so was wondering if that is the case with every indirect flight .. ?
Yeah I was wondering that as well, I don't see what the issue is, surely if they have got a UK visa than why does it matter if they come to UK direct or indirect?
Direct or indirect flights have effect on whether isolation at home or quarantine in government approved arrangements depending on which of the lists the departure and Transit countries are on. Note that you need to factor in the requirements of the country(ies) being transited through.nollydolly wrote: ↑Mon Jun 07, 2021 9:15 amYeah I was wondering that as well, I don't see what the issue is, surely if they have got a UK visa than why does it matter if they come to UK direct or indirect?