Originally Posted by
ESpen36
I have no concerns about the border officials being fully aware of the updated regulations about overnight layovers in the UK. What I am worried about is whether the local airline check-in staff at my originating airport in the EU might not be up to speed, and might refuse to allow me to board a flight to the UK if I don't pay for the day 2/8 tests in advance. Whom could I ask them to call to verify that I should be allowed to board with an overnight connection (same itinerary and locator), PLF, and negative Covid test, but no test package?
The very first page of the PLF specifies the exemptions that apply to you (such as transit). The airline should be happy with the official form itself showing you exempt from booking the tests. To be specific, there’s a line on the PLF asking if you’re required to book tests and it shows the answer “no, I am exempt,” adding the reason (in our case), “Transiting landside in UK and departing through England (England only).”