POTUS - Europe travel

[Cornell]

I'm not going to lie. Just heard POTUS's speech and I'm devastated.

As many of you know, my 16 year old daughter is an AFS exchange student in Switzerland. She left in August. Scheduled to be done 6/1,

She is so so so homesick. I booked a trip last week to visit her week of 4/4 to see her and to get her through the hump of the last leg of her trip.

I obviously cannot go now due to the Europe travel ban.

And if I wanted to get her home early, I now can't , unless I pull it off by Friday which I don't see being feasible.

I understand and respect this policy. Just didn't see it coming and just plain sad right now.

 

[Grammarhero]

I'm not going to lie. Just heard POTUS's speech and I'm devastated.

As many of you know, my 16 year old daughter is an AFS exchange student in Switzerland. She left in August. Scheduled to be done 6/1,

She is so so so homesick. I booked a trip last week to visit her week of 4/4 to see her and to get her through the hump of the last leg of her trip.

I obviously cannot go now due to the Europe travel ban.

And if I wanted to get her home early, I now can't , unless I pull it off by Friday which I don't see being feasible.

I understand and respect this policy. Just didn't see it coming and just plain sad right now.

I’m hoping that travel is banned from just European tourists. I’m hoping US citizens are exempt.

 

[CPNY]

I’m hoping that travel is banned from just European tourists. I’m hoping US citizens are exempt.

Although the Caribbean isn’t Europe. Maybe I should refund lol. Jesus.

 

[Cornell]

I’m hoping that travel is banned from just European tourists. I’m hoping US citizens are exempt.

He said "All travel from Europe" -- I don't see that he's distinguishing US citizens from anyone else.

 

[tschwa2]

@ Cornell My understanding is US citizens are exempt. You will be allowed to return after completing screening as a US citizen.

 

[MULTIZ321]

He said "All travel from Europe" -- I don't see that he's distinguishing US citizens from anyone else.

I think he exempted from UK - fp that may be a possibility.

Richard

 

[Cornell]

@ Cornell My understanding is US citizens are exempt. You will be allowed to return after completing screening as a US citizen.

Do you have some info to share w/me about this? I would love to see more.

 

[Passepartout]

Although the Caribbean isn’t Europe. Maybe I should refund lol. Jesus.

Our local TV weatherman has been conspicuous by his absence. He'd gone on vacation to the Caribbean, and when he returned, the TV station put him on quarantine. I think he'll be back at work next week sometime.

 

[tschwa2]

He said "All travel from Europe" -- I don't see that he's distinguishing US citizens from anyone else.

He has been bragging about the ban from China and that never restricted US nationals (who only had to have their temps taken before getting on the plane) nor did it stop Asian based flight crews from flying those planes and coming in and staying in US hotels for overnight until they returned. My husband works for Delta and flights were reduced but never discontinued from China.

 

[tschwa2]

Do you have some info to share w/me about this? I would love to see more.

Since it was just announced you probably have to wait a day or two to see how they are implementing it.

 

[andysnovel]

I heard the speech, American Nationals were exempt from this ban, subject to medical review, this is what I remember

 

[dsmrp]

We also heard that US citizens returning from Europe would be allowed to return, assuming they are symptom free.

 

[Panina]

We also heard that US citizens returning from Europe would be allowed to return, assuming they are symptom free.

There has to be flights to bring them home.

 

[MULTIZ321]

Trump suspends European travel to U.S.
due to coronavirus.

Trump suspends European travel to U.S. due to coronavirus

The U.K. and U.S. have exemptions.

www.axios.com

.

Looks like U.S. citizens who are screened are exempted.

Richard

 

[Panina]

I'm not going to lie. Just heard POTUS's speech and I'm devastated.

As many of you know, my 16 year old daughter is an AFS exchange student in Switzerland. She left in August. Scheduled to be done 6/1,

She is so so so homesick. I booked a trip last week to visit her week of 4/4 to see her and to get her through the hump of the last leg of her trip.

I obviously cannot go now due to the Europe travel ban.

And if I wanted to get her home early, I now can't , unless I pull it off by Friday which I don't see being feasible.

I understand and respect this policy. Just didn't see it coming and just plain sad right now.

I am so sorry how this is affecting your family. I can imagine the heartbreak you feel not being able to see your daughter as I have a daughter too.

 

[dsmrp]

He has been bragging about the ban from China and that never restricted US nationals (who only had to have their temps taken before getting on the plane) nor did it stop Asian based flight crews from flying those planes and coming in and staying in US hotels for overnight until they returned. My husband works for Delta and flights were reduced but never discontinued from China.

The ban has such an East coast centric focus. Why not ban Asian flights to the West coast too?

DH and I thought we heard something about cargo & freight flights too. Not sure if we misheard or understood.
Can anyone clarify?

@Cornell, can you get your daughter home early anyway?

 

[Talent312]

"There will be exemptions for Americans who have undergone appropriate screenings."
He said that, but its vague.
.

 

[Cornell]

I would now love to get her home early. I just need a lot of info, 1) Will she be quarantined upon arrival? If so, I have some tough decisions to make. Might be better for her to stay. 2) can I get her on a flight?

 

[tschwa2]

South Korea has a higher rate of infection than most of Europe yet there has been no travel ban of any kind for South Korea, just recommendations.

 

[b2bailey]

I'm not going to lie. Just heard POTUS's speech and I'm devastated.

As many of you know, my 16 year old daughter is an AFS exchange student in Switzerland. She left in August. Scheduled to be done 6/1,

She is so so so homesick. I booked a trip last week to visit her week of 4/4 to see her and to get her through the hump of the last leg of her trip.

I obviously cannot go now due to the Europe travel ban.

And if I wanted to get her home early, I now can't , unless I pull it off by Friday which I don't see being feasible.

I understand and respect this policy. Just didn't see it coming and just plain sad right now.

My first thought was -- can you go to England and have her meet you there?

 

[clifffaith]

The ban has such an East coast centric focus. Why not ban Asian flights to the West coast too?

DH and I thought we heard something about cargo & freight flights too. Not sure if we misheard or understood.
Can anyone clarify?

@Cornell, can you get your daughter home early anyway?

I heard no cargo and freight flights too; then CNN was reporting the "people who really know" are saying freight isn't part of the ban.

 

[VacationForever]

South Korea has a higher rate of infection than most of Europe yet there has been no travel ban of any kind for South Korea, just recommendations.

Current numbers:
- South Korea 7,755
- Italy 12,462
- France 2,284
- Spain 2,277
...

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[bogey21]

The White House made it clear that US Citizens can come home. I'm guessing they might have to be tested before they leave Europe and may be subject to a 14 day quarantine after they arrive in the US. A potentially bigger problem might be getting a flight as I don't imagine the airlines want to fly empty planes...

 

[bogey21]

South Korea has a higher rate of infection than most of Europe yet there has been no travel ban of any kind for South Korea, just recommendations.

Maybe I'm wrong but I thought all travel from South Korea was banned effective March 13th...

George

 

[CaliSunshine]

Honestly, for your own health, I wouldn't go if I were you. If you get sick in Europe, you're going to be dealing with a totally different healthcare system. If you catch it over there and then come back you have to go through an indefinite quarantine. And since your daughter is in college, I'm guessing you're in one of the more sensitive age groups.

As for bringing your daughter back, there are plenty of flight options still coming from Europe to the US. I would either 1. act very quickly to secure her on a flight out ASAP before airlines start canceling flights, or 2. wait for her exchange program to figure it out, probably with some kind of group travel.