Major blow for Australians in UK after UAE blacklisted by British Government because of coronavirus strain
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JanJanuary 2021 at 5:39am
The ban is to help curb the spread of a COVID-19 variant linked to South Africa, the British Government said.
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The travel plans of many Australians attempting to flee the coronavirus-stricken United Kingdom are in disarray after the British Government banned flights from a major international hub.
Key points:
Major carriers Etihad and Emirates will not be permitted to enter the UK
Passengers will be able to rebook flights, meaning returning Australians will have their plans changed again