September Flights

[TruchoTango]

Provided "regular" flights means normal passenger air travel without the need for citizenship or residency to enter Argentina, it appears the door has opened.

Perhaps we rename this threat to "October Fights."

 

[dsp27]

Vuelos regulares: el Gobierno confirmó que vuelven a partir del 12 o 15 de octubre

Vuelos regulares: el Gobierno confirmó que vuelven a partir del 12 o 15 de octubre

www.lanacion.com.ar

Provided "regular" flights means normal passenger air travel without the need for citizenship or residency to enter Argentina, it appears the door has opened.

Perhaps we rename this threat to "October Fights."

No it doesn't mean that. It means Argentina will stop requiring airlines to seek a special permission to fly and airlines will be allowed to make their own schedules (like it's the case in the rest of the world) BUT still required to follow the entry restrictions of each country/province. So once the "regular" flights are back this will change nothing in terms of immigration/visa rules or entry restrictions. The "regular" vs "special" flights is an Argentine invention. A flight is a flight. These are not repatriation flights.

 

[skyway]

Vuelos regulares: el Gobierno confirmó que vuelven a partir del 12 o 15 de octubre

Vuelos regulares: el Gobierno confirmó que vuelven a partir del 12 o 15 de octubre

www.lanacion.com.ar

No it doesn't mean that. It means Argentina will stop requiring airlines to seek a special permission to fly and airlines will be allowed to make their own schedules (like it's the case in the rest of the world) BUT still required to follow the entry restrictions of each country/province. So once the "regular" flights are back this will change nothing in terms of immigration/visa rules or entry restrictions. The "regular" vs "special" flights is an Argentine invention. A flight is a flight. These are not repatriation flights.

dsp - So, I infer from your comments that non-nationals will be able to travel to Argentina from mid Oct onwards as long as they fulfil the normal visa requirements (i.e. the ones that were in place for flights pre Covid)? Obviously, they would have to comply with whatever Covid requirements are in place too (as would returning Arg citizens).

Thanks.

 

[dsp27]

dsp - So, I infer from your comments that non-nationals will be able to travel to Argentina from mid Oct onwards as long as they fulfil the normal visa requirements (i.e. the ones that were in place for flights pre Covid)? Obviously, they would have to comply with whatever Covid requirements are in place too (as would returning Arg citizens).

Thanks.

No. Nothing changes. Only citizens or residents for now still.

 

[jblaze5779]

Good luck if you don't have a residency.

 

[samsam]

Some news:

Vuelos regulares: diez preguntas y respuestas sobre el posible retorno en octubre

Vuelos regulares: diez preguntas y respuestas sobre el posible retorno en octubre

www.lanacion.com.ar

Who could travel? Would tourists be included?

In the event that regular long-distance transport services are resumed, in a first stage only people who have valid permits to travel could travel. For example, essential workers.


"The return of regular services is not directly related to tourism, although it is a step in that sense. It will serve as an example to test the system and protocols, but it is not intended for tourism at first" Government sources detailed.

Would the resumption of flights imply an opening of the borders?

Not necessarily. Making the border closure more flexible is an independent decision that the Argentine government must make and it does not solve the limitations imposed by other countries either.


There are many examples that show that the authorization of flights does not imply a relaxation of migration issues. For example, currently there are special flights from Argentina to Europe, yet Argentines who have neither residence in Europe nor dual citizenship cannot travel. In the same way, Brazil does not have restrictions on air transport, and yet Brazilians are prohibited from entering not only Argentina but also a long list of countries, including the United States.


In addition, currently only Argentines or residents of the country are allowed to enter Argentina and that will not change due to the fact that regular services are resumed, but will require another decision from the Government, which may or may not be simultaneous.

 

[Rich One]

Some news:

Vuelos regulares: diez preguntas y respuestas sobre el posible retorno en octubre

Vuelos regulares: diez preguntas y respuestas sobre el posible retorno en octubre

www.lanacion.com.ar

Very confusing.. all perhaps.. international flights maybe ? when not sure? not fro tourists? Quarentine...maybe?

 

[dsp27]

Very confusing.. all perhaps.. international flights maybe ? when not sure? not fro tourists? Quarentine...maybe?

Nothing will change. At some point this month or next they will stop authorizing all flight individually under the "special flight" insignia and allow airlines to manage their own schedules. But these will still be restricted by the national and local restrictions/rules. And based on demand...which will remain low.

 

[Somewhereinba]

Demand is low, lots of flights getting cancelled and removed from schedule.

 

[Renzi]

Colombia is open.

A negative PCR test result issued within 96 hours prior to your departure will be required by the Colombian authorities. If you cannot get a test or certification, contact your airline directly (From GOV.UK).

Costa Rica is partly open, with a long list of restrictions:

Entry Requirements | Visit Costa Rica | The official site about tourism in Costa Rica

www.visitcostarica.com