Everything you need to know about these flights, from how to get a seat to why they cost so much.- 😷
- "Although the bulk of international routes have been suspended due to the coronavirus, some airlines are still operating sporadic international service, known as a repatriation flight.
These flights, which usually have some very grateful passengers on
board, are organized by governments and airlines to bring home citizens
who were stuck abroad when COVID-19 travel restrictions went into place.
Nearly 64,000 Americans have been brought home from 117 countries on these flights so far this year—with more flying back every day. Here’s what you need to know about these unusual flights.
How do you find these flights?
Airlines are adding repatriation flights based upon demand. The U.S. Department of State is also chartering aircraft from U.S. carriers like Delta, United, and American to bring people home. Understandably, tracking down the schedule for these flights is vastly different than the process for regular routes.
Travelers who sign up for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) when abroad can receive notifications about these flights, which generally fill up fast. It is also wise to follow consular offices and the Department of State on social media if you're searching for a flight home in order to get the latest alerts about potential flights.
How do you reserve a seat?
The reservation process can vary, depending on the country or how many Americans need to get home. Americans in India, for instance, have been asked to complete an online form to register for one of the limited charter repatriation flights home. Passengers are being prioritized in order of vulnerability and notified by email to respond within a set time frame if they wish to travel....." - https://www.cntraveler.com/story/how-do-repatriation-flights-work?fbclid=IwAR3csCVoVbp5zT8FxXMQQ_Zt5ZIBMhnx5OFbwKK0rsZZiHIYt4OniPJ2RSg
Nearly 64,000 Americans have been brought home from 117 countries on these flights so far this year—with more flying back every day. Here’s what you need to know about these unusual flights.
How do you find these flights?
Airlines are adding repatriation flights based upon demand. The U.S. Department of State is also chartering aircraft from U.S. carriers like Delta, United, and American to bring people home. Understandably, tracking down the schedule for these flights is vastly different than the process for regular routes.
Travelers who sign up for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) when abroad can receive notifications about these flights, which generally fill up fast. It is also wise to follow consular offices and the Department of State on social media if you're searching for a flight home in order to get the latest alerts about potential flights.
How do you reserve a seat?
The reservation process can vary, depending on the country or how many Americans need to get home. Americans in India, for instance, have been asked to complete an online form to register for one of the limited charter repatriation flights home. Passengers are being prioritized in order of vulnerability and notified by email to respond within a set time frame if they wish to travel....." - https://www.cntraveler.com/story/how-do-repatriation-flights-work?fbclid=IwAR3csCVoVbp5zT8FxXMQQ_Zt5ZIBMhnx5OFbwKK0rsZZiHIYt4OniPJ2RSg
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