'Even prisoners get fresh air': Inside Australia's 'lucky dip' hotel quarantine system
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On top of high airplane fares, Australians trying to return home during Covid restrictions must pay $2,330 to cover the cost of their hotel quarantine. But what they get for their money can vary hugely.
Sydney (CNN) — When my plane finally touched down in Sydney, I was overwhelmed by a sense of disbelief. After learning two of my family members had become seriously ill, I spent over six months planning what seemed like an impossible journey from Europe home to Australia. A series of flight cancellations and hours spent reading horror stories from stranded citizens abroad who had lost jobs, visas and homes while waiting for a flight had left me convinced I would never make it.More Related News