WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland’s state-owned airline PLL LOT has cancelled all passenger flights until May 15 citing the government’s and European Union’s air traffic and border restrictions, it said on Friday. Chart. Poland. "It states: “The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advises against all but essential travel to Poland, due to travel restrictions implemented by the Polish Government related to the coronavirus (COVID-19).“From midnight on Saturday 14 March it will not be possible for most British nationals to enter Poland owing to coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions imposed by the Polish Government.“The Polish Prime Minister declared on 13 March that all borders will be shut and border control introduced from midnight local time on Saturday 14 March for 10 days.“He also announced that International rail and air transport will be suspended from the same time on Saturday 14 March for 14 days. The move comes as fears surrounding the spread of COVID-19 in Europe worsen by the day.
One-way flights. Foreigners are now banned from entering Poland, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has announced.All restaurants, bars and casinos have also been temporarily closed down.As a result, Ryanair has said it has been “forced” to ground Polish flights.Flights will stop from tomorrow (March 15) until March 31.The budget carrier has said it is contacting travellers whose flights are affected.Ryanair customers are encouraged not to phone the airline with queries.The airline said in a statement today: “In response to the decision of the Polish Government to “lock down” the entire country to contain the spread of the Covid-19 virus, Ryanair Group (including Buzz and Lauda) has been forced to cancel all flights to/from Poland, from 24:00 Sat 14 Mar until 24:00 Tues 31 Mar.“We are contacting all affected customers by email to advise them of their options and we urge customers not to call us.“This is a fast-moving and complex situation and the safety and well-being of our people and customers is our main priority.“We will continue to comply fully with all WHO and EASA guidelines and we will follow any travel restrictions that are imposed.“Ryanair Group Airlines apologise sincerely to all customers affected by these Government Restrictions in order to combat the Covid-19 virus.”]Wizz Air has also cancelled flights.
"The airline continued: "If the customer booked directly on wizzair.com or via the airline’s mobile app, they will automatically be informed of flight suspensions via e-mail and 120% of the original fare will automatically be uploaded to the customer’s WIZZ account, which can be used in the next 24 months for the purchase of Wizz Air products and services.
Are there flights?The FCO updated its travel advice to Poland today in light of the country’s new measures.Coronavirus flights: Poland has reported 84 cases of coronavirus so far and two deaths
European Regulation EC 261/2004 obliges the airline to refund the full price of the ticket within 7 days in case of a cancelled flight. as has Wizz Air. Flights; Holidays; Hotels; Flying From: Flying To: Departure Date: Return Date: Direct flights only.
CORONAVIRUS has led to many airlines cancelling flights and now Ryanair has axed flights to and from Poland. These measures may be extended.“It will not be possible for non-Polish nationals to enter Poland unless they are:- Spouses and children or individuals under the permanent care of Polish nationals; or- Individuals with the right to permanent or temporary stay in Poland or people with a work permit; or- Foreign nationals driving a means of transport used for transporting goods.”The FCO issued advice to those Britons in Poland at this time.They said: “We recommend that British travellers who wish to leave by air or rail make arrangements to travel before midnight local time Saturday 14 March.“Foreign nationals will be able to exit Poland by coach, car or bus at designated land border crossings, though the situation could change at short notice.“Several countries neighbouring Poland have imposed restrictions on people crossing borders, including from Poland.“Please check FCO travel advice for neighbouring countries before travelling.” See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, November 26, 2019. Photo: Getty Images. "Wizz Air sincerely apologises for the disruptions the travel ban may bring to customers and assures that safety and well-being of its passengers and crew remains the airline’s top priority. newspaper archive.Cyprus coronavirus: Flights from Britain cancelled by Jet2 and TUIJet2 flights cancelled: All flights to Spain cancelled Coronavirus: Is it safe to travel to Norway? Plus, Low Deposits available. Reporting by Agnieszka Barteczko, editing by Louise HeavensFILE PHOTO: A Polish Airlines LOT Embraer ERJ-175LR SP-LIM aircraft taxis to runway at the Chopin International Airport in Warsaw, Poland January 8, 2018. Picture taken on January 8, 2018.
Class of Service: Direct flights only. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel Close Search . Passengers: Passenger 1 Age: *Age on date of return. "Passengers can also opt for a cash refund – which will take longer to complete – and will be informed about the necessary steps for a bank transfer or transfer to a bank card in a separate e-mail. Pasazer.com.
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