SOUTH AFRICA to open borders for international travel October 1

[TRAVEL EXPRESS]

SOUTH AFRICA to open borders for international travel October 1.
* Travel may be restricted to and from certain countries that have high infection rates. A list of countries will be published based on the latest scientific data.
*Travellers will only be able to use one of the land border posts that have remained operational during the lockdown or one of the three main airports: King Shaka, OR Tambo and Cape Town International Airport.
*On arrival, travellers will need to present a negative COVID-19 test result not older than 72 hours from time of departure.
*Where a traveller has not done a COVID-19 test prior to departure, they will be required to remain in mandatory quarantine at their own cost.
*All travellers will be screened on arrival and those presenting with symptoms will be required to remain in quarantine until a repeat COVID-19 test is conducted.
*All travellers will be asked to install the COVID Alert South Africa mobile app.
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Full release here https://www.gov.za/speeches/preside...h-africas-effort-contain-coronavirus-covid-19

 

[GA Hunter]

This is great news. Though I have a sneaking suspicion that the US will be on the naughty list when it gets published. Otherwise, let the games begin!!

 

[shootist~]

I'm anxious to see how the (hopefully) soon to arrive vaccines will affect the 72 hour COVID-19 test requirements. A scheduled overnight in Atlanta before departing for Johanasburg could really screw with the timing.

I guess time will tell.

Joe

 

[sestoppelman]

Seriously doubt anyone from the states is going to RSA in October. Next year soonest.

 

[spike.t]

Here’s the latest on international travel to and from SA as country waits for travel list

No quarantine needed for travellers from low-risk countries and other important things you should know about international travel.

www.iol.co.za

 

[spike.t]

South Africa’s international travel list will be based on risk levels: minister

Transport minister Fikile Mbalula says that South Africa will adopt a risk-based system in selecting which countries will be allowed to travel into South Africa and which country’s South African citizens will be allowed to fly to.

businesstech.co.za

 

[Ridgewalker]

Apprehensive to return until I get my vaccination. Hopefully before next summer.

 

[spike.t]

Taking off: Airline confirms new regional flight network

Local airline Airlink has confirmed the regional routes it will operate from October.

www.thesouthafrican.com

 

[Hogpatrol]

Taking off: Airline confirms new regional flight network

Local airline Airlink has confirmed the regional routes it will operate from October.

www.thesouthafrican.com

IIRC, Airlink carries firearms.

 

[Edward Dutra]

Delta canceled my November 10 flight Atlanta to JNB. I’m thinking Delta already knows US will be on the high risk list. Hopefully 2021 will work.

 

[spike.t]

SAA suspends all operations with immediate effect

South African Airways’ Business Rescue Practitioners (BRPs) say they have taken a decision to suspend all airline operations with immediate effect, while they wait for an outcome to the group’s funding issues.

businesstech.co.za

 

[sierraone]

No surprises here.

 

[Hogpatrol]

Delta canceled my November 10 flight Atlanta to JNB. I’m thinking Delta already knows US will be on the high risk list. Hopefully 2021 will work.

Flightaware info: ATL to JNB is through Amsterdam, switching over to KLM for the last leg.

 

[spike.t]

Cant find the news item but quite a few European and mid eastern airlines said they would restart flights in oct to joburg..Cape town and durban. Including from memory swiss air.. klm..Lufthansa..emirates ..Ethiopian and think some others...wont be every day to start with for most ...but it was between 2 to 5 times a week depending on airline and the sa destination...will adjust flights as and when demand picks up

 

[Fred Gunner]

*On arrival, travellers will need to present a negative COVID-19 test result not older than 72 hours from time of departure.

American Airlines is the latest to announce plans to provide COVID-19 testing to passengers traveling to international destinations.

The airline on Tuesday said it will offer testing to passengers traveling internationally, starting with guests flying to Jamaica and the Bahamas. The carrier will expand the testing in more international markets in weeks to come.

In doing so, American Airlines joins carriers such as United, JetBlue Airways and Hawaiian Airlines, which already offers tests to some passengers pre-flight.

A number of airlines have announced plans to ramp up testing pre-flight. JetBlue earlier this week announced its partnership with Vault Health to provide at-home testing options to customers. United Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, German airline Lufthansa and Italy’s Alitalia also launched similar limited testing programs last week.

 

[spike.t]

Just seen this...not good hope they manage to sort it quickly....watch the video in it

Emirates cancels several international flights to SA

Other international airlines have also cancelled their inbound and outbound flights from Durban.

www.enca.com

 

[sierraone]

What a f...ing nightmare!!!! I'll probably never see S A again!!!!

 

[KMG Hunting Safaris]

Another step in the right direction. No more Visa required for US citizens

South Africa has opened up visa-free travel to these 11 countries

Home Affairs minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has announced visa-free travel for 11 countries in an effort to boost tourism to the country.

businesstech.co.za

 

[spike.t]

South Africa's Testing Requirement Leads Emirates To Cancel Flights

simpleflying.com

 

[spike.t]

Another step in the right direction. No more Visa required for US citizens

South Africa has opened up visa-free travel to these 11 countries

Home Affairs minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has announced visa-free travel for 11 countries in an effort to boost tourism to the country.

businesstech.co.za

Bit strange as uk passport didnt apply for a visa anyway....you got automatic 90 days on arrival