 Poster: A snowHead
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@Chris_n, I had a look at booking in with my GP earlier. Online booking not possible  I shall have to email them.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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| primoz wrote: |
| @Scarlet, hairdressers, especially those in Austria, are last thing I care about, especially with my hairstyle |
First thing my wife did this morning was to run to the Hairdressers 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Am I right in thinking this is a harsher lockdown than seen at any time last winter in Austria? I seem to recall mountains open to locals/residents even if hotels weren't taking guests.
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@dharnett, it's harsher in regard to skiing but schools are still open so not as harsh in that regard.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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From the Obertauern website… The Austrian government has decided on a temporary lockdown, which will come into effect from Nov 22 until Dec 13 at the latest.
I guess it’s just wait and see for now. And work on plan B!
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Aargh this is nerve wracking!
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All too nerve wracking for me. Cancelled my Jan trip and will be going elsewhere.
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Nerve wracking! Just got this from Crystal:
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We're aware that Austria announced a national lockdown today, due to start on Monday and last a maximum of 20 days.
We wanted to reassure you that your holiday is expected to go ahead as planned and that the lockdown is due to end before your departure date. |
We're due to fly out on 13th! 
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Yep, keeping hopeful for a drive out on Boxing Day, keeping an eye out for a plan B and keeping expectations low. Plan for the best expect the wurst!
Euro tunnel is a flexible booking, can be rebooked. Staying in a borrowed appt. so nothing ventured or lost (yet).
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My hotel in Obergurgl is saying they can’t open until the 13th.. I think someone has the maths wrong. I will see if hotels in Innsbruck are open on 12th - no BA flights on the 13th.
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Seems that indeed Austrian maths is officially screwy. Oh well. No skiing for me until Feb. Though I could look at another country I guess.
https://www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/coronavirus-information/hotels-restaurants
Latest News: Temporary Lockdown in Austria
In Austria, a temporary lockdown will come into effect from 22 November until 13 December at the latest. Travel to Austria for touristic purposes will only be possible again after this period. Find all current information here.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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@buchanan101, Innsbruck Tourism have put out separate posts with different dates, and no correction issued as yet. So who knows?!
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were due to fly on 8th Jan and i'm staying positive. A LOT can change in that time, and having just returned from berlin I'm perfectly happy / comfortable with the idea of showing covid status to enter bars / hotels etc....it worked really well and didn't dampen our trip at all.
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You know it makes sense.
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@Scarlet, it would be amazing if you could post the ‘correct’ answer when clarified, please.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Fly 25/12 can cancel without loss in a couple of days. Will be having a serious think. How are other destinations looking? Are any in a better position?
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Poster: A snowHead
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Excuse I but....00.01 on 22nd November plus 20 days takes us to 23.59 on Saturday December 11th. The 13th December is 21 days + so 'should' be fine! Prepared to be corrected if wrong - but hope not!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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My maths had got it to 12
December but who knows?!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I was going with http://skivolution.co.uk/ on the 27th, they are trying to find something in Cervinia or Tignes which would be good for me for the PSB, I can't do the PiPAU because of work so I have to go back for a week before going to La Tania with The Ski Gathering for Xmas
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| Scarlet wrote: |
| @buchanan101, Innsbruck Tourism have put out separate posts with different dates, and no correction issued as yet. So who knows?! |
Oh interesting. Depends also if there are flights on the 12th.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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The issue with dates is we are used to seeing inclusive dates, the regulation has not been published so people are using dates from the press which may or may not be inclusive. I have seen a couple of websites change the dates during the course of the day.
Logic says the last day should be 11th with everything open on 12th.
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| Gilby wrote: |
| Excuse I but....00.01 on 22nd November plus 20 days takes us to 23.59 on Saturday December 11th. The 13th December is 21 days + so 'should' be fine! Prepared to be corrected if wrong - but hope not! |
Exactly what I think. But being told from 13th in Obergurgl. Can’t get there that day.
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@radar, I only use that term because it seems to be sadly missing with what has been allowed to hapen since the summer when the Chancellor said the pandemic was over! As @Scarlet said Innsbruck tourism says 12th on it's website and 13th on Twitter!
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@radar, May be better to be guided by the Austrian Government site...(?)..20 days from Monday 22nd November.... Either way all is 'touch and go' and everything/ anything can change in a flash!
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@mountainaddict, no. Travel is still allowed. There is no flight ban. Run the plane empty and keep the money. Ryanair will be the same.. I'm in for £400, but I accepted the risk when I booked.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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They won’t fly if almost empty. On my return in March 2020 (the day after “ischgl”) I asked how many were on the outward flight. 4.
If people can’t stay in hotels on 11th, virtually no one will fly. Most if not all flights will be cancelled.
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You know it makes sense.
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the 11th is a saturday so as I see it even if everything is go on the 12th any one lucky enough to get there may find the hotelaccomodation needs you out on the following saturday 18th, as thats the regular change over day . Im glad weve booked for much later in the season but im not holding as much hope as I was just a few days ago of being able to go, now they are saying all locals jabbed from feb ,doesnt give time for any positive response
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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| buchanan101 wrote: |
They won’t fly if almost empty. On my return in March 2020 (the day after “ischgl”) I asked how many were on the outward flight. 4.
If people can’t stay in hotels on 11th, virtually no one will fly. Most if not all flights will be cancelled. |
They've got your money. Of course they'll fly.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@ski for fun, all locals jabbed before Feb. The vax rate has increased the last couple of weeks so time for second dosed before Feb for some. The biggest difference will come from boosters rather than new jabs though. Tirol is having a massive push the next couple of weeks, all a bit to late if you ask me though.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@mountainaddict, visiting second homes is allowed though.  You could always bring a tent!
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| buchanan101 wrote: |
| My hotel in Obergurgl is saying they can’t open until the 13th.. I think someone has the maths wrong. I will see if hotels in Innsbruck are open on 12th - no BA flights on the 13th. |
You could try Munich, Salzburg or Memmingen instead. About a 3h drive from those locations (Memm 2h 45m, though Ryan air, not BA but dirt cheap). Car rental from those places should also be cheaper than Innsbruck
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis has confirmed (based on current information) a season start of 13 December. I'm booked for the 18th. We'll see........
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| holidayloverxx wrote: |
My Outward flight on 10th, which I paid about £100 is now showing for sale at £10. The flight will run, people will decide not to travel, airline fly empty and keeps the money |
You assume people bought non refundable tickets. The flights really will mostly be cancelled.
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@buchanan101, all Ryanair tickets are non cancellable and non refundable. If you don't want to travel you just don't turn up. I managed to claim on insurance last year but not covered this year
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| ski_free wrote: |
| buchanan101 wrote: |
| My hotel in Obergurgl is saying they can’t open until the 13th.. I think someone has the maths wrong. I will see if hotels in Innsbruck are open on 12th - no BA flights on the 13th. |
You could try Munich, Salzburg or Memmingen instead. About a 3h drive from those locations (Memm 2h 45m, though Ryan air, not BA but dirt cheap). Car rental from those places should also be cheaper than Innsbruck |
Salzburg no good for BA on Mondays. Munich could be an option. May book - can always cancel. SnowHeads have tried to dissuade me from using Munich before due to heavy traffic in to Austria…
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@holidayloverxx, do you have secondary residence on your apartment, if you do you can still travel and be ready for everything opening up 
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No reference at all to the lockdown.
