RAA Travel

What you need to know

• Helping our customers: We’re currently helping our customers in order of departure. We're also working case by case through situations where deadlines for changes have been imposed by the airline or supplier. 
• Travel within SA: Travel within South Australia is largely unrestricted. People are free to visit most regional areas (restrictions still apply to some remote communities), and travel within South Australia is a great way to support our regional communities and economies. Hotels, hostels, bed and breakfasts are open for business. For more information visit www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/restrictions-and-responsibilities/travel-restrictions.
• Entering South Australia: Anyone entering South Australia directly from NT, QLD, TAS and WA is no longer required to self-isolate for 14 days from their arrival date. Travellers arriving from all other states and territories are still required to self-isolate for 14 days. The state government plans to lift border restrictions for travellers from these other states and territories on 20 July 2020, but this is subject to an assessment of the public health risk and could change.
• Travelling interstate from South Australia: Restrictions still apply for travel to NT, QLD, TAS, and WA. Victoria, NSW and the ACT have not closed their borders. For more information visit www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-travellers#travel-within-australia.
• Self-isolation and social distancing: The SA Roadmap for Easing COVID-19 Restrictions, Step 3, applies from 29 June. The social distancing requirement within venues like pubs, wineries, cafes and restaurants has been reduced from one person per four square metres to one person per two square metres – physical distancing of 1.5m is still encouraged. For more information visit www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/recovery.
• Australians not to travel internationally: Currently all overseas travel from Australia is banned, unless you have an exemption from the Department of Home Affairs. If you need to change an existing travel booking, reach out to our RAA travel team to reschedule or cancel. For the latest COVID-19 travel advice, please refer to www.smartraveller.gov.au.
• Suspended travel operations: As of 16 March 2020, most tour companies, cruise lines and suppliers have suspended international operations. This includes any travel that’s been booked between now and until at least 31 August 2020. We'll provide advice if the suspension is extended. Domestic travel through tour companies and suppliers will begin to operate in line with government advice and restrictions.
• Cancellation and/or amendment penalties: Please be aware that if you decide to cancel your holiday you might still incur cancellation and/or amendment penalties, and refunds are subject to the terms and conditions of the airline or supplier. Speak to an RAA travel expert to find out more.
• Airlines travel credit: Individual airlines are examining their own networks and routes and may decide to offer a future travel credit, but not necessarily a refund. Speak to an RAA travel expert to find out more.
  Cruise update: Cruise ships carrying more than 100 passengers are banned from entering Australia until 17 September 2020.