Corona / Covid-19 virus - airport and flying restrictions, and licensing / medical issues

There is a questionnaire you can use for official guidance, but it’s not up to date yet with the new regulation that will start on the 21st of June: https://infocovid.viaggiaresicuri.it/index_en.html
It is the web site from the ministry of foreign affairs, it has been my companion for my trips to Italy during COVID period, together with government.nl :)
Full information is in this section http://www.viaggiaresicuri.it/approfondimenti-insights/saluteinviaggio but I think it’s only in Italian.

Peter wrote:

As anticipated, the D is also picking up rapidly in Germany, albeit from a low base (always the way with this stuff).

It is picking up everywhere and it will run rampant within the anti vaxxer community. Maybe it will make some of those dunderheads change their minds if they see loved ones die that way.

The Isle of Man is now allowing all fully vaxxed plus 2 weeks residents of the UK, with no requirement to test, from the end of this month.

I believe GA will still require 24h PNR since they send someone to check you before you can leave airside.

Border info here: https://covid19.gov.im/general-information/travel-advice/borders-framework/border-level-15-faqs/

Arrivals by private aircraft and boats: https://covid19.gov.im/general-information/private-vessels-and-aircrafts/

Switzerland has now lifted test requirements for people who are fully vaccinated arriving by air.

alioth wrote:

The Isle of Man is now allowing all fully vaxxed plus 2 weeks residents of the UK, with no requirement to test, from the end of this month.

Interestingly that link doesn’t seem to consider those vaccinated by the one shot J&J vaccine to be fully vaccinated.

It stands to reason: at present this is for UK residents, and J&J is not being administered by the UK NHS. The only methods of acceptable proof at present is the UK NHS vaccination app (or letter from an NHS GP with the QR code) so by inference only vaccines administered by the UK NHS are going to be acceptable at present.

I understand the focus on restrictions for UK pilots travelling, and others visiting the UK.

As a data point for non-UK travel, I just returned from a week’s vacation from Switzerland to Portoroz, Pula, and Losinj, and was never questioned at any of the airports or elsewhere about Covid. Of course, I have both vaccinations and the letter/app confirming that by the Zurich health authorities, just in case and for what it’s worth, on the principle that the police will only stop and ask for your driver’s licence on the single occasion when you forget it at home.

The Piran hotel did give me a form to sign at checkin stating that I met all the requirements. The staff said it was for their own protection as they don’t police the policy and therefore don’t ask for any documentation.

Masks were essentially required indoors (shops, hotels, restaurants when not seated), but it was rare to see one outside. Felt rather almost like old times. Tourist volumes increased dramatically in Piran between June 12/13 and 19/20. Lots of Germans and Austrians in both Portoroz and Losinj, as usual, due to proximity. Prices at major Piran hotels have skyrocketed.

alioth wrote:

It stands to reason: at present this is for UK residents, and J&J is not being administered by the UK NHS. The only methods of acceptable proof at present is the UK NHS vaccination app (or letter from an NHS GP with the QR code) so by inference only vaccines administered by the UK NHS are going to be acceptable at present.

It also says it’s for Irish visitors too. We obviously don’t have the NHS app, and a small number here are getting the J&J vaccine. They are considered fully vaccinated after 2 week under the EU scheme.

I’m not trying to make any points. Just pointing out the differences which has implications for a small number of people.