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Urgent please - Anyone up who knows how to find flights

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Theloftmonster · 12/06/2020 23:33

I need help. It's urgent. Does anyone have any in depth knowledge of booking flights, particularly during covid? Which airlines are flying where and when etc? I promise this is in no way related to holiday or frivolous weddings abroad, it's important. Please PM if you can help

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ScotinSpain · 13/06/2020 00:36

First direct ANU-LGW flight is showing as Mon 20th July with British Airways.

clipclop5 · 13/06/2020 00:36

OP, your best option if you really need to get away quickly is to charter a private plane. There are loads of small plane companies where you live that would probably be willing to fly at short notice, just search them up and give them a ring.

Theloftmonster · 13/06/2020 00:38

00:26ScotinSpain
.this is the sort of info I was after she is young, in pieces, terrified of her child getting covid. I don't know how difficult that journey is. Over to Paris and home is fine. Not sure about the island transfer

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toinfinityandlockdown · 13/06/2020 00:39

Is it possible for you to apply on her behalf for the child's passport in the UK online then post it to a safe location?

Or even not post it but use it for to apply for an esta but continue to fly on other passport? (don't know if that is allowed)

listsandbudgets · 13/06/2020 00:41

There's a British High Commission there... search British High commission - name of island

Look for link to embassypages.com its got a phone number. They only opened it last year.

I've looked, I can't see any direct flights as PPs have said until July. Going through Europe seems a good plan though as avoids Trump land

Could they get on the ferry to the nearby island beginning with B and go to a hotel there for a bit while working out their next step?

AriettyHomily · 13/06/2020 00:43

The embassy or HC will help, assuming the mother is a U.K. passport holder?

Theloftmonster · 13/06/2020 00:46

She is emotionally shattered, she has been told she is risking her child's life flying. I just want her home,not in a hotel,scared with a little one. He is older and manipulative.

Would there be visa issues with the child's passport in Europe? It's the nationality of the island

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AwwDontGo · 13/06/2020 00:46

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Theloftmonster · 13/06/2020 00:47

The consulate is on a different island in a different country.

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friskybivalves · 13/06/2020 00:48

Am trying to post two screenshots. There is a route to land of clogs and tulips that avoids trumpland. Have found a flight for 27 June but maybe one earlier.

toinfinityandlockdown · 13/06/2020 00:48

^ just in case this provides a lead for temporary help.

Theloftmonster · 13/06/2020 00:49

I really couldn't afford a private charter and I'm not about to do a fund my life crap appeal.

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Theloftmonster · 13/06/2020 00:49

00:48friskybivalves
Is there a flight number or anything?

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Mohiqo · 13/06/2020 00:50

@toinfinityandlockdown - please delete your post and re-post a screenshot. We are all trying so hard not to mention the names of the locations!!!

PineconeOfDoom · 13/06/2020 00:50

Look at the website of the nearest airports to her. They should show which airlines fly where. You may be able to plot a route from that. Or look at boat transfers from her nearest port/marina.

DancingWithTheDevil · 13/06/2020 00:51

If this person who needs to get back to the UK (I assume?) ASAP is a British citizen, contact the Embassy, who might help you find a commercial flight. Or the embassy of the Childs nationality.

I hope someone can help you, OP. This is a bad time to be in a crisis!

Theloftmonster · 13/06/2020 00:53

The island has its own issues. Not all islands are as above board on things than us. It's difficult to know who to trust

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DancingWithTheDevil · 13/06/2020 00:53

Can the Childs mother get to the nearest British embassy or HC/whatever is available? They MAY be able to issue emergency travel documents for the child if they are legally a British citizen by birth. Worth a try.

Theloftmonster · 13/06/2020 00:54

There is no embassy or consulate close enough to help

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Theloftmonster · 13/06/2020 00:55

With a British passport you still need an esta and 72 hours notice

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AcrossthePond55 · 13/06/2020 00:58

There are direct flights from 'your place' to MontXXXX in Red Leaf Flag country

friskybivalves · 13/06/2020 00:58

Clogland three letter national carrier 914*0 on 26/06. STOPOVER.

Same carrier 789 (with another stopover).

Arr in europe 27/07

MorningNinja · 13/06/2020 00:59

If their lives are at risk then why not go to the police?

AcrossthePond55 · 13/06/2020 01:02

Sorry no. cancel that.