How many flights have you taken since COVID-19?

[Denly]

Zero, last was spring 2019. Let see what happen in Q4.

 

[purbeast0]

And now with negative covid test requirement before you can board plane back to the US if you travel out of the country, I have no desire to vacation travel even to open places like Mexico. Because to fly back to the US now, I would need to find some place in Mexico to get covid test 48 hours before my flight back home. What if I can't find reliable place to get tested in Mexico in the 48 hours requirement time slot?

I thought about flying to Korea but I have to get negative covid test in the US 48 hours before flight to Korea. Then once I land in Korea, take another covid test and then pay $2k per person to quarantine for 14 days. Then before I can fly back to the US, I need another covid test 48 hours before the flight back home. That's minimum 3 test for negative plus $2k quarantine fee per person and 4 or more covid test if I test positive anytime while out of the country. It's crazy and no leisure travel is worth that kind of hassle.

I heard Biden say that today.

So that is all inbound flights? He didn't clarify whether it was people coming here or people coming back from a week away on vacation. And since he didn't clarify, I assumed it meant all inbound flights, which does suck.

 

[thestrangebrew1]

None. We cancelled our last 2 trips due to Covid. But my sister and BIL have been flying a bunch since things have been locked down. I think at least 5 trips. A few with their kids.

 

[Red Squirrel]

IMO that negative test requirement should have been a thing from the start. Makes zero sense to have all the restrictions locally when allowing people to travel freely and bring the virus back in.

 

[Scarpozzi]

We flew to Honolulu and the Big Island in March....went before the numbers spiked everywhere and returned when people were bailing out of travel. The flights were ATL-IAD-HNL for $450/ticket.(booked 6 months earlier on a deal) United realigned their fleet on out March 12 flight and we got moved to a 777 from a scheduled 767. The flight was half full. We had a few packed Southwest flights between islands....then a packed 767 back to Dulles....but known cases in Hawaii we're almost non-existent.....2 that week on another island. Dulles to ATL was 20 or so people on the flight.... Statistically, few people wore masks, but things were actually pretty safe just because the place was a ghost town.

After we got back, we've avoided people like crazy. Probably won't fly commercial for another year.

Edit:. just realized, I didn't answer your question.... 6

 

[ultimatebob]

2 flights, one to Utah and one back. Honestly, flying with Delta wasn't bad because they weren't flying their planes at full capacity. American was, though, so that was a shitty experience.

 

[ponyo]

I heard Biden say that today.

So that is all inbound flights? He didn't clarify whether it was people coming here or people coming back from a week away on vacation. And since he didn't clarify, I assumed it meant all inbound flights, which does suck.

I think it's on all inbound flights to the US. I can deal with it but it's just a reminder vacation travel right now is more hassle than fun. You have to wear mask in public places regardless where you go. All the hotels and resorts are operating at reduced capacity and hours. Most of the services have scaled back and covid used as convenient excuse for subpar/reduced/no service. Popular attractions are operating at reduced capacity and hours or are closed. Many businesses, restaurants, nightlife are closed or barely operating. So you spend your money to travel for what? To be isolated in some foreign country? I can do that just fine staying at home without spending much money.

As much as I want to travel right now, I just can't justify the potential health risks and hassle for what might be subpar travel experience. So I'm waiting and building up my fun money/travel account reserve while waiting for better tomorrow.

 

[purbeast0]

I think it's on all inbound flights to the US. I can deal with it but it's just a reminder vacation travel right now is more hassle than fun. You have to wear mask in public places regardless where you go. All the hotels and resorts are operating at reduced capacity and hours. Most of the services have scaled back and covid used as convenient excuse for subpar/reduced/no service. Popular attractions are operating at reduced capacity and hours or are closed. Many businesses, restaurants, nightlife are closed or barely operating. So you spend your money to travel for what? To be isolated in some foreign country? I can do that just fine staying at home without spending much money.

As much as I want to travel right now, I just can't justify the potential health risks and hassle for what might be subpar travel experience. So I'm waiting and building up my fun money/travel account reserve while waiting for better tomorrow.

I wonder if you need to do the covid test if coming from a US territory.

I have a trip booked to Puerto Rico in August, and in April/May we were talking about going back to Turks and Caicos but could hit up St. Thomas, which again, is part of the USA.

I'm guessing all domestic flights don't require these tests. I guess the question is, is flying from the states to PR or USVI considered "domestic".

 

[pete6032]

none, don't plan on it either. those air tubes are full time incubators.

Most of what I have read about airplane transmission seems to refute that theory. Yes, there is an increased risk of transmission relative to staying home, but experts are saying it is a relatively safe method of travel.

Evaluating COVID Risk on Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Stay safer on different forms of transportation

www.scientificamerican.com

How safe is air travel?

MIT Medical answers your questions about COVID-19. Today’s topic? How safe is air travel? What about that re-circulated air in the cabin? And should I look for an airline that’s still blocking middle seats?

medical.mit.edu

Also if planes were indeed full time incubators I would suspect that flight attendants would be getting infected left and right, but I have also not seen any news reports about that happening. In fact the COVID infection rate for flight attendants is lower than the national average. https://abcnews.go.com/Business/us-airline-employees-report-lower-rate-covid-19/story?id=73149839

 

[ch33zw1z]

Most of what I have read about airplane transmission seems to refute that theory. Yes, there is an increased risk of transmission relative to staying home, but experts are saying it is a relatively safe method of travel.

Evaluating COVID Risk on Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Stay safer on different forms of transportation

www.scientificamerican.com

How safe is air travel?

MIT Medical answers your questions about COVID-19. Today’s topic? How safe is air travel? What about that re-circulated air in the cabin? And should I look for an airline that’s still blocking middle seats?

medical.mit.edu

Also if planes were indeed full time incubators I would suspect that flight attendants would be getting infected left and right, but I have also not seen any news reports about that happening. In fact the COVID infection rate for flight attendants is lower than the national average. https://abcnews.go.com/Business/us-airline-employees-report-lower-rate-covid-19/story?id=73149839

Fair points, my personal anecdote is I often get sick when traveling, specifically by air.

 

[ponyo]

I wonder if you need to do the covid test if coming from a US territory.

I have a trip booked to Puerto Rico in August, and in April/May we were talking about going back to Turks and Caicos but could hit up St. Thomas, which again, is part of the USA.

I'm guessing all domestic flights don't require these tests. I guess the question is, is flying from the states to PR or USVI considered "domestic".

I checked Delta's site and US territories like Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands are exempt from Covid test reentry requirement. So you're good to go with PR or USVI.

Here's link to Delta's entry requirement page for international travel.
https://www.delta.com/us/en/travel-update-center/flying-what-you-need-to-know/us-entry-requirements

 

[Red Squirrel]

Most of what I have read about airplane transmission seems to refute that theory. Yes, there is an increased risk of transmission relative to staying home, but experts are saying it is a relatively safe method of travel.

Evaluating COVID Risk on Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Stay safer on different forms of transportation

www.scientificamerican.com

How safe is air travel?

MIT Medical answers your questions about COVID-19. Today’s topic? How safe is air travel? What about that re-circulated air in the cabin? And should I look for an airline that’s still blocking middle seats?

medical.mit.edu

Also if planes were indeed full time incubators I would suspect that flight attendants would be getting infected left and right, but I have also not seen any news reports about that happening. In fact the COVID infection rate for flight attendants is lower than the national average. https://abcnews.go.com/Business/us-airline-employees-report-lower-rate-covid-19/story?id=73149839

That's kind of surprising tbh. Seems having many people stuffed into an enclosed tube for an hour or more would be a perfect way to get people sick. Then again it's not any worse than class rooms, class rooms may even be worse as it's all day instead of a few hours. Guess they must have pretty decent filtration and even UV lights etc in the hvac on planes though.

 

[olds]

Zero with no plans to fly any time soon.

 

[jman19]

Zero.

May fly again in September, depending on the situation with COVID.

 

[kage69]

Only one so far, but the only reason I went along with it was it was a private flight. My boys and I were the only passengers. They fogged and sterilized the cabin before we walked on, and the crew kept their cabin divider closed whole time. It was a special occasion, and not a long hop (just to Maine), but not something we've made a habit of.

Pretty much no way I (or my family) will getting on a commercial flight anytime soon, pre jab anyway.

 

[Murloc]

zero. I didn't have any winter holidays in warm places this winter (last winter corona was still only a china thing), for the rest I usually just travel within Europe with the car. I did stay closer to home in selecting destinations (a day of driving max, went to northern italy and southern france).

 

[Kaido]

None, but I'm back to being on the road a lot for clients. I just get tested a lot for COVID these days as a workaround & stay in-state. I think my nose has a permanent bump from those stupid long Q-tips lol.

 

[Kaido]

Only one so far, but the only reason I went along with it was it was a private flight. My boys and I were the only passengers. They fogged and sterilized the cabin before we walked on, and the crew kept their cabin divider closed whole time. It was a special occasion, and not a long hop (just to Maine), but not something we've made a habit of.

Pretty much no way I (or my family) will getting on a commercial flight anytime soon, pre jab anyway.

Dang, private jet!!

 

[Dr. Detroit]

Once in July. The other half has flown 3x (Nov/Dec/Jan). Covid free.

 

[pcgeek11]

None, And no plans to do so anytime in the short term future.

No flying petri dish for me.

 

[kage69]

Dang, private jet!!

Wasn't mine.

More of a rental really...

I really can't stress enough how awesome it is to completely skip check ins, lines, security, assholes who don't bathe, screaming babies, and of course, sick people. Worth it.

 

[IndyColtsFan]

Last flight was to Europe in November, 2019. I had a trip booked to Japan in March and the airline cancelled my flights and is refusing a refund, only giving me a voucher or credit. I filed a dispute with the DOT and credit card company to get my money back.

 

[Lost_in_the_HTTP]

Last time I was on a plane was sometime in '98, long before the TSAsi and their 'your papers please!!!!' routine took hold. I see no reason I ever will be again either.

 

[dainthomas]

Zero. Flying is unpleasant in optimal conditions. And where would I fly to?

Usually flew a couple times a year for cons or to go to Hawaii or Vegas. Can't imagine flying this year either, unless rona quickly fades away this summer when more people become vaccinated.

 

[MtnMan]

I flew on business many times per year. I'm sure airlines provide seats only because the FAA requires it, otherwise they would just let you grab a pole or strap and hang on. People and how airlines treat passengers like cattle is why I have never taken a flight for pleasure. Seat mates that is a sweaty fat slob at least 20% wider than his seat, and asshole John Q Public in general. About a pleasurable as a root canal.

My last flight was September 5, 2001