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Title: First flights
Post by: kevin-beverly on July 14, 2020, 12:29:42 PM


Hi

After a long wait uk it's flights start tomorrow
Dose anyone know who will be going to Corfu in the next few days
Could you put your experiences about the flight and airport checks and your holiday it would be most helpful to us all it will give us some idea what to expect

Kevin
Title: Re: First flights
Post by: Lawty on July 14, 2020, 02:52:44 PM
Hi

I'm flying from Manchester on Thursday 16th. Will post some information on Friday
Title: Re: First flights
Post by: kevin-beverly on July 14, 2020, 03:13:13 PM


Hi Lawty

Thanks it will help
Are you staying in Arillas what apartments hope you have a good time

Kevin
Title: Re: First flights
Post by: Lawty on July 14, 2020, 05:37:53 PM
Hi

We're staying in the Marina
Title: Re: First flights
Post by: kevin-beverly on July 15, 2020, 05:02:55 PM


Hi

As we all most probably know the first plane from uk Birmingham landed on Corfu today and Sonia has posted the jet2 plane from Birmingham got a water spray as it came in to stop what a excellent site to see

We hope this is good news as long we don't get more lockdowns
I think the news said Blackburn could be next for lockdown

Hope to see you soon Mr Eggy darts sharpened ready to go no excuses for losing haha
See at the Tria with a drink with Yanni or wherever Rainbow

Kevin
Title: Re: First flights
Post by: Erja on July 16, 2020, 03:29:05 PM
I am a tad more cautiously optimistic now *keeping fingers crossed*
Title: Re: First flights
Post by: Truth on July 16, 2020, 04:10:48 PM
Same here Erja 🤞
Title: Re: First flights
Post by: Lawty on July 16, 2020, 11:10:23 PM
Arrived on the Manchester flight this evening. No problems at all at the airport. You have to complete a form before arrival - Passenger Location Form and some people were selected to have a COVID test. We were picked but it was all very efficient and by time we had had our test our bags were there. The whole experience was a lot better than I imagined. It's not very busy here yet but hopefully it will pick up as the weeks go by 🤞
Title: Re: First flights
Post by: warren and angie on July 16, 2020, 11:20:46 PM
Hi Can anyone shed any light on the testing and quarantine at the airport we are due to fly on August 8th but the testing and risk of quarantine is really worrying.
Title: Re: First flights
Post by: Lawty on July 17, 2020, 12:10:25 AM
There is random testing at the airport and if you test positive they let you know within 24 hours. I'll update what happens next if we test positive 🙈
Title: Re: First flights
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 17, 2020, 12:58:54 AM
Warren and Angie, you just need to
Social distance for that 24 hours IF you get tested. If you do get a positive result. I believe you have to go to a quarantine hotel on Corfu for 2 weeks. Obviously ideally you need to know you are well before you travel and also got piece of mind so that if you get tested you can be pretty sure that you will be ok. If either you or your partner or anyone in your household is a key worker you can get Covid 19 tests for free through the gov site.
Title: Re: First flights
Post by: Donpipez on July 17, 2020, 09:30:22 AM
Jo

Following the link you posted earlier Jill & I had a test (Jill is a Key Worker)

Results back the next Day & both negative as we thought.

Our intention is to have another test in a couple of weeks just prior to flying - Hopefully we'll stay virus free but would rather know than find out in Corfu & spend two weeks in isolation!!

I'm sure we'll manage to isolate for 24 hours if chosen to be tested - May sit on the balcony with a glass or three & take in the sounds & smells.......

Neil & Jill

Title: Re: First flights
Post by: coys on July 17, 2020, 03:48:28 PM
Anyone know if flights are coming in full or are they not selling all the seats?
Title: Re: First flights
Post by: kevin-beverly on July 17, 2020, 04:36:05 PM



Hi

First flight from Birmingham the news said 90 people on board

Title: Re: First flights
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 17, 2020, 09:25:58 PM
To be honest I am hoping there are a few spare rows on our flight on Friday. Really uncomfortable with the thought of someone else in our row of 3😩
Title: Re: First flights
Post by: Truth on July 17, 2020, 11:35:51 PM
Friday Jo !!  Soon be here 😉
Title: Re: First flights
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 18, 2020, 12:12:36 AM
Did I say Friday? I meant Tuesday silly me!
Title: Re: First flights
Post by: Truth on July 18, 2020, 01:18:03 AM
😎👍
Title: Re: First flights
Post by: Lawty on July 18, 2020, 07:42:49 AM
Quote from: coys on July 17, 2020, 03:48:28 PM
Anyone know if flights are coming in full or are they not selling all the seats?
The flight from Manchester on Thursday was almost full so Ryanair must be trying to sell all seats. Everyone had masks on, there's no queueing for toilet and I did see the flight attendant asking people not to queue
Title: Re: First flights
Post by: soniaP on July 18, 2020, 04:21:14 PM
Quote from: Donpipez on July 17, 2020, 09:30:22 AM
Jo

Following the link you posted earlier Jill & I had a test (Jill is a Key Worker)

Results back the next Day & both negative as we thought.

Our intention is to have another test in a couple of weeks just prior to flying - Hopefully we'll stay virus free but would rather know than find out in Corfu & spend two weeks in isolation!!

I'm sure we'll manage to isolate for 24 hours if chosen to be tested - May sit on the balcony with a glass or three & take in the sounds & smells.......

Neil & Jill

You dont have to isolate now if tested and will only be contacted if positive.
Title: Re: First flights
Post by: Jo Wissett on July 18, 2020, 07:33:26 PM
When you fill out your PLF form, apparently the QR code you receive 24 hours before you fly determines if you will be tested or not. If it starts with a 1 you will be tested.
Title: Re: First flights
Post by: kevin-beverly on July 18, 2020, 07:35:00 PM


Hi

Not everyone is test at the airport it is random
Nic went to Zante today and none of them was tested only a few

Kev
Title: Re: First flights
Post by: harold on August 07, 2020, 02:57:00 PM
first flight of the year to Corfu from Exeter has just taken off and is at 10000ft at the moment
Title: Re: First flights
Post by: Truth on August 07, 2020, 03:04:42 PM
Give them a call Harold...... tell them they need to be another 20000 feet higher 😂
Title: Re: First flights
Post by: harold on August 07, 2020, 06:06:36 PM
rofl,we would have tried to book it but we i have to see the doctor on monday then out tuesday,so will wait until sept. now.
Title: Re: First flights
Post by: Truth on August 07, 2020, 06:19:38 PM
At least you will be there this year Harold , that's the main thing mate