A former Cricket Albury-Wodonga all-rounder is hundreds of dollars out of pocket as he waits for a flight home.
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Ex-Ireland under 19 international Aaron Gillespie is stuck in Kyabram due to the coronavirus outbreak after his third Australian stint, following time with CAW clubs Belvoir (2016-17) and Albury (2018-19).
"Yeah, it's been quite frustrating because we had no real information from the airlines, I couldn't contact them for over a week," he said.
Gillespie, who turned 23 last month, was scheduled to fly out on March 30, but was advised by his travel agent that his best chance was to drive to Melbourne Airport well before that date.
He was put on a standby list, queuing for three hours, and was told about a possible flight via Hong Kong, but that it would be risky as he could get stuck there and not be eligible for a refund.
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"I don't know about an exact figure (that I've lost) because I'm not sure about a refund from the original flight, I'd say you're talking in the ballpark between $700-$1300," he said.
Gillespie. who has no job at home due to COVID-19, is hoping to fly out on April 15.
I'd say you're talking in the ballpark between $700-$1300.
- Ex-CAW player Aaron Gillespie on what he's lost due to delayed flight home
