Why Iran Air? Covid-19.
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Cannot agree more with you Roy.
Just checked and there's a scheduled IR flight supposed to land at FRA tomorrow morning.
Irresponsible and dangerous.
Just checked and there's a scheduled IR flight supposed to land at FRA tomorrow morning.
Irresponsible and dangerous.
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The USA has today 46,168 cases, while the equivalent for Iran is 24,811. Why are various airlines still flying between Heathrow and the USA?
China Eastern, China Southern and Air China have all been running (albeit subject to the odd cancellation) between China and Heathrow. We all know what is going on in China so why do you feel the need to go on about 1 airline in particular?
China Eastern, China Southern and Air China have all been running (albeit subject to the odd cancellation) between China and Heathrow. We all know what is going on in China so why do you feel the need to go on about 1 airline in particular?
In the future, what up to now has been free movement between countries will have to be controlled. This crisis shows what happens if it is not controlled. Absolutely farcical!!
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The USA has today 46,168 cases, while the equivalent for Iran is 24,811. Why are various airlines still flying between Heathrow and the USA?
China Eastern, China Southern and Air China have all been running (albeit subject to the odd cancellation) between China and Heathrow. We all know what is going on in China so why do you feel the need to go on about 1 airline in particular?
China Eastern, China Southern and Air China have all been running (albeit subject to the odd cancellation) between China and Heathrow. We all know what is going on in China so why do you feel the need to go on about 1 airline in particular?
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I was going to post on the same subject, about UK airports in general. Is there any real check to prevent a passenger passing through Immigration, catching the tube or bus into London and moving about? As Sleeve Wing says; unbelievable. The walk for a paper this morning combined the one allowed "essentials" journey and the one allowed "exercise".
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Just heard on the news this evening, that on two repatriation flights to Athens from London and Madrid with total of 263 pax 25 of them were found Covid 19 positive.Luckily they were all confined in a hotel and released after the test.
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What are Europe and the US doing??
Words fail me. I work with folks in the US daily and they are all confined to their homes. Ditto in most of Europe. We need to shut this down now. Leave Cargo running but the rest can wait for 3 weeks.
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Iran has 1/4 the population of USA, and almost 4 times the number of deaths from Covid-19. Hence my concern. (Please stop using misleading selected data to support your evident love of Iran, Kelvin D. It is a very dishonest country in many peoples' minds, and their medical incidence/death data is considered by experts to be a gross underestimate)
I agree that flights from Italy and the USA should also be stopped by the way, although the 3 Italian flights are all from Rome, not Milan/Northern Italy. New York is a hotspot, and I am very bothered that those flights are still running. Concerns on safety are probably outweighed by the socio-economic strength and importance of transport links to the USA and Italy.. There are no such compelling reason for poverty-stricken AND disease-ridden Iran. Sorry. Nevertheless, flights from high risk cities and countries should cease forthwith.
I agree that flights from Italy and the USA should also be stopped by the way, although the 3 Italian flights are all from Rome, not Milan/Northern Italy. New York is a hotspot, and I am very bothered that those flights are still running. Concerns on safety are probably outweighed by the socio-economic strength and importance of transport links to the USA and Italy.. There are no such compelling reason for poverty-stricken AND disease-ridden Iran. Sorry. Nevertheless, flights from high risk cities and countries should cease forthwith.
I saw an AZ A330 operating the afternoon Rome-London yesterday but while our government seems mind blowingly negligent in allowing Iran Air and all kinds of flights from China and NY , the AZ issue isnt that bad as huge number of Italian cases are in the north.
Like others i do not understand why we have no screening , temperature checking at LHR or elsewhere .are we just a lazy nation when it comes to managing large numbers of people? Same logic about not closing stock exchanges around the world-they have suspended trading over much less serious issues.
Of course those flights that do operate are getting all sorts of direct approaches to LHR but I suspect many crews would give a lot to hear a NATS controller say pickup the hold at XXX expect 20 minute delay once again
Like others i do not understand why we have no screening , temperature checking at LHR or elsewhere .are we just a lazy nation when it comes to managing large numbers of people? Same logic about not closing stock exchanges around the world-they have suspended trading over much less serious issues.
Of course those flights that do operate are getting all sorts of direct approaches to LHR but I suspect many crews would give a lot to hear a NATS controller say pickup the hold at XXX expect 20 minute delay once again
Please don't shut it down. I am still trying to get home, been stranded for two weeks. Two sectors and 13 hours flying time. Only two airlines on the route, both chocker, selling seats for three to four times last year. ID travel out of the question. Bstewards.
I know umbrellas cost more when it rains, but this is gouging.
Rant over
I know umbrellas cost more when it rains, but this is gouging.
Rant over
We should have isolated China in January, ie not allowed any flights out, and then questioned everyone to check they hadnt been in china since november
We should have tested like mad
We should havetotally closed the borders by 22 February
And we should have locked down the UK 2 weeks ago
Of course there should be NO flights with humans other than aircrew from ANYWHERE. Repatriation flights only and into strict quarantine. no ships except cargo and no crew to disembark
The underground was packed this morning and we are supposed to be in lockdown. I am really worried. And when we stop lockdown in many months time we should keep ALL our borders COMPLETELY closed - Singapore and China and Hong Kong are getting reinfected from abroad. It may well be we have to keep each country isolated until we can vaccinate. This only applies to humans, not animals nor goods so isnt actually that big a commercial issue. But the politicians just dont get it
We should have tested like mad
We should havetotally closed the borders by 22 February
And we should have locked down the UK 2 weeks ago
Of course there should be NO flights with humans other than aircrew from ANYWHERE. Repatriation flights only and into strict quarantine. no ships except cargo and no crew to disembark
The underground was packed this morning and we are supposed to be in lockdown. I am really worried. And when we stop lockdown in many months time we should keep ALL our borders COMPLETELY closed - Singapore and China and Hong Kong are getting reinfected from abroad. It may well be we have to keep each country isolated until we can vaccinate. This only applies to humans, not animals nor goods so isnt actually that big a commercial issue. But the politicians just dont get it
“The US is already making noises about relaxing restrictions and getting the economy going again. “
And in other news, scientists at Trump University announce another breakthrough in artificial stupidity development.
And in other news, scientists at Trump University announce another breakthrough in artificial stupidity development.
