Originally Posted by
RedChili
We tried to access the B Senator lounge today with an antigen test that was taken 47 hours ago. Unfortunately, the test had to be maximum 24 hours old. I was not aware of that, so there was no way we were allowed into the lounge. As far as I understand, all restaurants at FRA had the same 24 hour rule. We ended up getting take-away from McDonald's and eating at a very crowded gate. It was probably the most "crowded" meal I've had since the pandemic started.
This is very annoying. I can do the 72h test to enter the U.K. from Thailand via FRA but by the time I get the result, leave Thailand and arrive in FRA it is already over 24h. I would have to get a second, separate test in addition to the U.K. 72h one just to access the lounges in FRA. Is there any airside testing at FRA??
I could get a Covid test in Bangkok before I head to the airport and await for the results to be sent to me mid-flight ready for entering the lounge during the transit but I’d rather not add on the additional hassle and expense.