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As MLC said, it's not just Expedia doing this, bear in mind all of a sudden these companies saw a sudden stop of cashflow, coupled with demands for bookings made over the last year to be returned. I don't think any company has the financial strength to weather that kind of a storm. It is a sad fact of life and I feel your frustration, that the people on the end of a phone in these places have a pre written "refund script" which they use in order to delay, then dissuade people from pursuing it further. Very often it is older people who fall for this tactic. You did well to get a refun

They are hemorrhaging money these days. At least they came through in the end. There may be failed travel businesses of all types in the future, from cruise lines to airlines and even booking companies on the internet. Even when restrictions are lifted, many will be hesitant to travel. Company revenues will be way down. You are correct, once they have your money they are and will be reluctant in this environment to part with it.

Mmmm. Not sure if I should reply, I know the answer but I'm a sarcastic arsehole?

Why should they care? Its not their job to know if Americans or Brits are allowed into certain countries! That's your job to know that! You cant blame the airline or company because of your own stupidity!

This is too good. PM the rest of the board!

If you arrive from outside Thailand then you'll be put in prison, because the only way you would get in at the moment without the relevant criteria being met ( legally repatriated) then you'd have to have been a stowaway and as such an illegal immigrant. I don't think the Thai authorities take too kindly at illegal entry, probably less so by foreigners in the current climate. The reality has already been mentioned here, but in answer to your hypothetical question, then the outcome above is probably the only feasible one. You could maybe hypothesise the following: An aircraft fly

Some people missed the point of my post The reservation was made long before the travel ban, so it was my responsibility to know that However when I told the Expedia about the travel ban, they were reluctant to cancel. They gave me a run around Like any business, “SALES” are done quickly but “RETURNS” are very slow. In my case it is was painfully slow

There is a ban on international commercial flights. So you wouldn't get anywhere near immigration.

Yes, my point being I’m responsible to look it up ,

The answer should probably be that the airline would not allow you to board.