Victoria bans all international flights for 14 days

Geoffrey Thomas

By Geoffrey Thomas Tue Jun 30, 2020

The Australian state of Victoria has banned all international flights for 14 days over COVID-91 spike fears. Victoria's Premier Daniel Andrews has requested all flights to Melbourne be diverted for the next fortnight as the state battles to get to grips with an apparent second spike of coronavirus cases according to Australian Aviation. According to Australian Aviation, "the announcement came just hours after Queensland said it was opening its borders to all states except Victoria, and South Australia U-turned and insisted it would now not allow travel to NSW, Victoria and the ACT." "The dramatic flurry of announcements came after another big day of COVID-19 cases in Melbourne, with 64 recorded following the 75 on Monday.  The numbers, however, have corresponded with a huge testing blitz in affected suburbs." Premier Andrews’ move is designed to slash the number of arrived travellers who need to be quarantined.

Have questions or want to share your thoughts?

Comments

No comments yet, be the first to write one.

Latest news and reviews

View more
Air New Zealand Business Class review
Airline Ratings review

Air New Zealand Business Class review

May 14, 2026

Airline Ratings
Which airlines in Thailand are the safest
Airline News

Which airlines in Thailand are the safest

May 14, 2026

Sharon Petersen
Emirates lifts the UAE flag higher than ever before
Airline News

Emirates lifts the UAE flag higher than ever before

May 8, 2026

Josh Wood
AirAsia orders 150 A220s in historic deal
Airline News

AirAsia orders 150 A220s in historic deal

May 7, 2026

Josh Wood

Featured articles

View more
Which airlines in Thailand are the safest
Airline News

Which airlines in Thailand are the safest

May 14, 2026

Sharon Petersen
Air New Zealand Business Class review
Airline Ratings review

Air New Zealand Business Class review

May 14, 2026

Airline Ratings
Air New Zealand earns top Seven Star PLUS safety rating
Airline News

Air New Zealand earns top Seven Star PLUS safety rating

Apr 29, 2026

Airline Ratings
United Airlines 767 accident adds to pattern of recent incidents
Airline News

United Airlines 767 accident adds to pattern of recent incidents

May 7, 2026

Josh Wood